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Agans Family History

Agans Surname Meaning

Variant of Irish Agan, with English patronymic -s.

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


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Where is the Agans family from?

You can see how Agans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Agans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Agans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Agans families living in British Columbia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Agans's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Agans families in 1911.
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What did your Agans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Agans. 19% of Agans men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Agans women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Agans were Truck Driver and Saleslady.

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Agans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Agans 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Agans. 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 425 military records available for the last name Agans. For the veterans among your Agans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Agans lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Agans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Agans in 1966 was 76, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Agans 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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