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Bagot Family History

Bagot Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Baggett (see also Baggott) from a pet form of Bagg

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bagot family from?

You can see how Bagot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bagot family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bagot families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 328 Bagot families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Bagot's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bagot families in 1891.
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What did your Bagot ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bagot. 20% of Bagot men worked as a Builders Labourer and 80% of Bagot women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bagot were Glass Beveller and Retired.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    20%
  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Bricklayer
    20%
  • Glass Beveller
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Household Duties
    2%
  • Retired
    2%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Bagot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bagot 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Bagot. 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 Bagot. For the veterans among your Bagot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bagot lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bagot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bagot in 1962 was 61, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bagot 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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