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Baggess Family History

Baggess 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: Boggess, Burgess, Bagge, Saggese, Biggers, Magness, Jaggers, Bayless

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Where is the Baggess family from?

You can see how Baggess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baggess family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Baggess families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Baggess families living in Indiana. This was about 64% of all the recorded Baggess's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Baggess families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baggess 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 Baggess ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baggess. 47% of Baggess men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Baggess women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baggess were Machinist and New Worker.

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Machinist
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%

What Baggess family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 495 census records available for the last name Baggess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baggess 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Baggess. 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 28 military records available for the last name Baggess. For the veterans among your Baggess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baggess lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2000, in the United States, Baggess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Baggess in 1983 was 63, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baggess 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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