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Agnus Family History

Agnus 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: Magnus, Agnes, Agius, Annis, Agnew, Angus, Bonus, Gaus, Agnor, Hanus

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Where is the Agnus family from?

You can see how Agnus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Agnus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Agnus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Agnus families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Agnus's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Agnus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Agnus 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 Agnus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Police Constable and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Agnus. 100% of Agnus men worked as a Police Constable and 100% of Agnus women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Police Constable
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Agnus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Agnus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Agnus 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Agnus. 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 44 military records available for the last name Agnus. For the veterans among your Agnus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Agnus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Agnus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Agnus in 1963 was 66, and 31 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Agnus 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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