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Ages Family History

Ages Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ades, Ames, Ares, Agnes, Ales, Ager, Pages, Akes, Agee, Anes

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Where is the Ages family from?

You can see how Ages families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ages family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ages families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Ages family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ages's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ages families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ages surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ages ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ages. 28% of Ages men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ages women worked as a Cook.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Electrician
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Ages family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ages. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ages census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 501 immigration records available for the last name Ages. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Ages. For the veterans among your Ages ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ages lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ages life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ages in 1964 was 75, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ages ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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