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Bagdan Family History

Bagdan 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: Bogdan, Bagan, Bagdon, Banda, Fagan, Madan, Balan, Pagan, Bazan

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Where is the Bagdan family from?

You can see how Bagdan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bagdan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bagdan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Bagdan families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 36% of all the recorded Bagdan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bagdan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bagdan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bagdan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bagdan. 24% of Bagdan men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Bagdan women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Foreman
    16%
  • Barber
    16%
  • Contractor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 607 census records available for the last name Bagdan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bagdan 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Bagdan. 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 69 military records available for the last name Bagdan. For the veterans among your Bagdan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bagdan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Bagdan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Bagdan in 1969 was 80, and 80 in 2003.

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