Origins of the Bagg surname

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    In 1921, most Baggs lived in south-west

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    1,000 Bagg Travel & migration records
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    Common jobs for Baggs

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Common female occupations for Baggs in 1921

    Dressmaker

    28

    Laundress

    18

    Charwoman

    12

    Domestic Servant

    12

    House Servant

    12

    Common male occupations for Baggs in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    37

    Carpenter

    29

    Farmer

    26

    Tailor

    25

    General Labourer

    24

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