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Bagett Family History

Bagett 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: Badgett, Bagent, Baggett, Pagett, Batt, Brett, Barrett, Baskett

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Where is the Bagett family from?

You can see how Bagett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bagett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bagett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Bagett families living in Staffordshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bagett's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Bagett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bagett 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 Bagett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bagett. 36% of Bagett men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

What Bagett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bagett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bagett 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Bagett. 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 235 military records available for the last name Bagett. For the veterans among your Bagett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bagett lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2002, in the United States, Bagett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bagett in 1982 was 97, and 56 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bagett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bagett 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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