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Baggenstos Family History

Baggenstos 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: Balderston, Benston, Bagnato, Argento, Bastos, Bagent, Barrientos

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Where is the Baggenstos family from?

You can see how Baggenstos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baggenstos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Baggenstos families living in Oregon. This was about 44% of all the recorded Baggenstos's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Baggenstos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baggenstos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baggenstos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Milker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baggenstos. 45% of Baggenstos men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Baggenstos women worked as a Milker.

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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
    45%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Milker
    100%

What Baggenstos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Baggenstos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baggenstos 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Baggenstos. 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 59 military records available for the last name Baggenstos. For the veterans among your Baggenstos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baggenstos lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Baggenstos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Baggenstos in 1954 was 49, and 87 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baggenstos 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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