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Bagans Family History

Bagans 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: Bagan, Hagans, Agans, Ragans, Fagan, Balan, Pagan, Bazan, Sagan

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Where is the Bagans family from?

You can see how Bagans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bagans family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bagans families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 9 Bagans families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bagans's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Bagans families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bagans 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 Bagans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bagans. 50% of Bagans men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Bagans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bagans 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Bagans. 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 45 military records available for the last name Bagans. For the veterans among your Bagans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bagans lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Bagans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bagans in 1971 was 68, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bagans 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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