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Cliggett Family History

Cliggett Surname 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: Liggett, Claggett, Leggett, Swiggett, Cliett, Clagett, Bridgett

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Where is the Cliggett family from?

You can see how Cliggett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cliggett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cliggett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Cliggett families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 31% of all the recorded Cliggett's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cliggett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cliggett 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 Cliggett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cliggett. 100% of Cliggett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Cliggett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 388 census records available for the last name Cliggett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cliggett 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Cliggett. 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 106 military records available for the last name Cliggett. For the veterans among your Cliggett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cliggett lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cliggett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Cliggett in 1962 was 46, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cliggett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cliggett 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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