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Kagley Family History

Kagley Name 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: Bagley, Dagley, Fagley, Magley, Hagley, Kaley, Wagley, Cagley, Kahley

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Where is the Kagley family from?

You can see how Kagley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kagley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kagley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Kagley families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kagley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kagley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kagley 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 Kagley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kagley. 29% of Kagley men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Kagley women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kagley were Carpenter and Clerk. .

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kagley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kagley 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Kagley. 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 77 military records available for the last name Kagley. For the veterans among your Kagley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kagley lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kagley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kagley in 1960 was 50, and 79 in 2004.

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