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Bargdill Family History

Bargdill 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: Barnhill, Bargiel, Cargill, Bergdoll, Barkdull, Barkdoll, Bardell

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Where is the Bargdill family from?

You can see how Bargdill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bargdill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bargdill families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 23 Bargdill families living in Ohio. This was about 92% of all the recorded Bargdill's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bargdill families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bargdill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bargdill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bargdill. 100% of Bargdill men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bargdill women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 534 census records available for the last name Bargdill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bargdill 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Bargdill. 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 70 military records available for the last name Bargdill. For the veterans among your Bargdill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bargdill lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Bargdill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Bargdill in 1958 was 67, and 81 in 2001.

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