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Baggisley Family History

Baggisley 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: Baisley, Bailey, Bagley, Paisley, Daisley, Bardsley, Balsley, Brisley

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Where is the Baggisley family from?

You can see how Baggisley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baggisley family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 7 Baggisley families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Baggisley's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Baggisley families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Baggisley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baggisley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Baggisley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Baggisley. For the veterans among your Baggisley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baggisley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baggisley 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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