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Bagwel Family History

Bagwel 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: Bagwell, Babel, Bandel, Bartel, Bagge, Bagley, Dagel, Baumel, Pagel

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Where is the Bagwel family from?

You can see how Bagwel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bagwel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bagwel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bagwel family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Bagwel's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Bagwel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bagwel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Bagwel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bagwel 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Bagwel. 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 3 military records available for the last name Bagwel. For the veterans among your Bagwel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bagwel lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Bagwel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bagwel in 1988 was 57, and 70 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bagwel 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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