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Baglas Family History

Baglas 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: Barlas, Balas, Ballas, Pallas, Balan, Bala, Barbas, Dallas, Salas

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Where is the Baglas family from?

You can see how Baglas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baglas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Baglas families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 9 Baglas families living in Berwickshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Baglas's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Baglas families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Baglas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baglas 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Baglas. 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 24 military records available for the last name Baglas. For the veterans among your Baglas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baglas lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1990, in the United States, Baglas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Baglas in 1978 was 80, and 66 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baglas 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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