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Aganew Family History

Aganew 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: Agnew, Agate, Agnes, Agner, Agan, Agans, Ganem, Egnew, Gane, Agne

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Where is the Aganew family from?

You can see how Aganew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aganew family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Aganew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Aganew families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Aganew's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Aganew families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Aganew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aganew 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 Aganew. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 41 military records available for the last name Aganew. For the veterans among your Aganew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aganew lifespan?

Average Aganew life expectancy in 2003 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aganew 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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