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Bagden Family History

Bagden 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: Barden, Basden, Bawden, Bagdon, Baden, Bogden, Bowden, Bogdan, Hagen

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Where is the Bagden family from?

You can see how Bagden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bagden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bagden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Bagden families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Bagden's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Bagden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bagden 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 Bagden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bagden. 100% of Bagden men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Bagden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bagden 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Bagden. 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 37 military records available for the last name Bagden. For the veterans among your Bagden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bagden lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Bagden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bagden in 1968 was 79, and 55 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bagden 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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