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Origins of the Bagnell surname

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Where do most Bagnells live?

In 1921, most Bagnells lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Bagnells

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 2,010 records for the Bagnell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Bagnells most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Bagnell first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Bagnells

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

Common Female occupations for Bagnells in 1921
Laundress

12

Dressmaker

9

Servant

9

House Servant

8

General Servant Domestic

5

Common Male occupations for Bagnells in 1921
Tailor

9

Carpenter

7

Agricultural Labourer

6

Collier

6

Cordwainer

6

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