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Agrest Family History

Agrest 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: Agresti, Agresta, Great, Ares, Grist, Gress, Agnes, Forest, Gest

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Where is the Agrest family from?

You can see how Agrest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Agrest family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Agrest families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Agrest families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Agrest's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Agrest families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Agrest 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 Agrest ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Agrest. 100% of Agrest 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 458 census records available for the last name Agrest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Agrest 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Agrest. 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 53 military records available for the last name Agrest. For the veterans among your Agrest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Agrest lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Agrest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Agrest in 1962 was 65, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Agrest 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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