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Hagget Family History

Hagget 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: Hagge, Hagger, Haggett, Hagen, Hager, Jagger, Hagg, Hegge, Haagen

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Where is the Hagget family from?

You can see how Hagget families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hagget family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hagget families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Hagget families living in Maine. This was about 47% of all the recorded Hagget's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Hagget families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hagget 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 Hagget ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hagget. 50% of Hagget 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%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hagget. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hagget 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Hagget. 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 92 military records available for the last name Hagget. For the veterans among your Hagget ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hagget lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2000, in the United States, Hagget life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hagget in 1985 was 82, and 87 in 2000.

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