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Balagot Name Meaning

Filipino: from Tagalog balagot a term denoting type of hat applied either as a nickname for someone who habitually wore such a hat or as a metonymic occupational name for a maker of such hats.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Malagon, Bagot, Balaban, Balan, Bala, Ballow, Blatt, Aragon, Kalafut

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Where is the Balagot family from?

You can see how Balagot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balagot family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Balagot families living in Washington. This was about 67% of all the recorded Balagot's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Balagot families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balagot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Balagot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Balagot. 50% of Balagot men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Balagot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balagot 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Balagot. 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 26 military records available for the last name Balagot. For the veterans among your Balagot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balagot lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Balagot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Balagot in 1970 was 83, and 73 in 2004.

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