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Scagg Family History

Scagg 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: Stagg, Scragg, Scaggs, Sang, Scala, Dagg, Hagg, Cage, Sage, Fagg

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Where is the Scagg family from?

You can see how Scagg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scagg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Scagg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Scagg families living in Tennessee. This was about 56% of all the recorded Scagg's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Scagg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scagg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scagg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scagg. 100% of Scagg men worked as a Farmer. .

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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%
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Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Scagg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scagg 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Scagg. 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 20 military records available for the last name Scagg. For the veterans among your Scagg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scagg lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1999, in the United States, Scagg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Scagg in 1989 was 81, and 81 in 1999.

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