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Bagnato Family History

Bagnato Surname Meaning

Italian (southern):: nickname from bagnato ‘bathed’ past participle of bagnare ‘to bathe’.

It is also a habitational name from a minor place called Bagnato.

This name is derived from bagno ‘bath’.

The term reflects a common practice or feature related to bathing.

Overall, it illustrates the significance of water and bathing culture in the region.

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


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You can see how Bagnato families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bagnato family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bagnato families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Bagnato families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Bagnato's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bagnato families in 1911.
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What did your Bagnato ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bagnato. 50% of Bagnato 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Tailor
    50%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 261 military records available for the last name Bagnato. For the veterans among your Bagnato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bagnato lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Bagnato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bagnato in 1956 was 40, and 83 in 2004.

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