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Aga Family History

Aga Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from either of two farms so named in Hordaland; of uncertain derivation. Turkish: see Agha.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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You can see how Aga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aga family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Aga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Aga families living in Quebec. This was about 77% of all the recorded Aga's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Aga families in 1911.
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What did your Aga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Aga. 25% of Aga 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
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Cook
    9%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Aga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aga 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 868 immigration records available for the last name Aga. 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 342 military records available for the last name Aga. For the veterans among your Aga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aga lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Aga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Aga in 1958 was 47, and 43 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aga 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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