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Agnese Family History

Agnese 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: Agnes, Annese, Agnew, Saggese, Danese, Lanese, Arnesen, Giese, Agner

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Where is the Agnese family from?

You can see how Agnese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Agnese family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Agnese families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Agnese families living in Yorkshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Agnese's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Agnese families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Agnese 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 Agnese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Agnese. 24% of Agnese men worked as a Cook and 34% of Agnese women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Agnese were Clerk and Teacher.

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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

  • Cook
    24%
  • Longshoreman
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Finisher
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Agnese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Agnese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Agnese 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 912 immigration records available for the last name Agnese. 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 175 military records available for the last name Agnese. For the veterans among your Agnese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Agnese lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Agnese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Agnese in 1962 was 81, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Agnese

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Agnese 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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