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Bagay Family History

Bagay 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, Bagby, Balay, Bugay, Begay, Bara, Basa, Baba, Barak, Gay

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Where is the Bagay family from?

You can see how Bagay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bagay family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bagay families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Bagay families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Bagay's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Bagay families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bagay 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 Bagay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bagay. 31% of Bagay men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bagay women worked as a Weaver.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Herder
    16%
  • Brush Piler
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    100%

What Bagay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Bagay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bagay 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Bagay. 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 42 military records available for the last name Bagay. For the veterans among your Bagay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bagay lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bagay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Bagay in 1964 was 79, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bagay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bagay 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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