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Gagger Family History

Gagger 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: Jagger, Ganger, Gager, Garger, Gauger, Gagner, Hagger, Gange, Alger

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Where is the Gagger family from?

You can see how Gagger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gagger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gagger families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Gagger families living in Yorkshire. This was about 72% of all the recorded Gagger's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gagger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gagger 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 Gagger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gagger. 100% of Gagger 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%

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Census Records

There are 483 census records available for the last name Gagger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gagger 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Gagger. 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 84 military records available for the last name Gagger. For the veterans among your Gagger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gagger lifespan?

Average Gagger life expectancy in 1978 was 49 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gagger 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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