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Agha Family History

Agha Surname Meaning

Muslim: from Turkish agha ‘leader’, ‘ruler’. Aga Khan is the title of the leader of the Ismaili sect of Shiite Muslims.

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


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You can see how Agha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Agha family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Agha families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Agha family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Agha's in USA. New York had the highest population of Agha families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Agha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Agha 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Agha. 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 88 military records available for the last name Agha. For the veterans among your Agha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Agha lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Agha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Agha in 1978 was 53, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Agha 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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