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Baggette Family History

Baggette 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: Baggett, Bassette, Badgett, Barnette, Barrette, Baskette, Baggott

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Where is the Baggette family from?

You can see how Baggette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baggette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Baggette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Baggette families living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Baggette's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Baggette families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baggette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Baggette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baggette. 68% of Baggette men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Baggette women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baggette were Farm Hand and 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

  • Farmer
    68%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Farm Hand
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Baggette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baggette 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Baggette. 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 125 military records available for the last name Baggette. For the veterans among your Baggette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baggette lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Baggette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Baggette in 1961 was 44, and 75 in 2004.

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