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Agtergael Family History

Agtergael 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: Gergel, Agarwal, Mergel, Waterfall, Tattersall, Alterman, Catterall

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Where is the Agtergael family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Agtergael 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 Agtergael ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Agtergael. 100% of Agtergael men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Agtergael family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Agtergael. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Agtergael 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Agtergael. 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 1 military records available for the last name Agtergael. For the veterans among your Agtergael ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Agtergael lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Agtergael life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Agtergael in 1975 was 76, and 79 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Agtergael 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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