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Agor Family History

Agor Name 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: Amor, Agnor, Ager, Agar, Ator, Alger, Thor, Major, Aho, Hager

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Where is the Agor family from?

You can see how Agor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Agor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Agor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Agor family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Agor's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Agor families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Agor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Agor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Agor. 34% of Agor men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Agor women worked as a Secretary. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Agor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Agor 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Agor. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 272 military records available for the last name Agor. For the veterans among your Agor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Agor lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Agor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Agor in 1967 was 74, and 92 in 2004.

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