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Baggett Family History

Baggett Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): from the Norman personal name Bagot a diminutive of ancient Germanic Bago from the root bag- ‘to fight’.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Baggett family from?

You can see how Baggett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baggett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Baggett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 96 Baggett families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Baggett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Baggett families in 1891.
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What did your Baggett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Baggett. 18% of Baggett men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Baggett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baggett were Painter and Household Duties.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    18%
  • House Painter
    18%
  • Railway Signalman
    18%
  • Painter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Household Duties
    5%

What Baggett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 35,000 census records available for the last name Baggett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baggett 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Baggett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10,000 military records available for the last name Baggett. For the veterans among your Baggett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baggett lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Baggett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Baggett in 1942 was 30, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baggett ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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