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Hagger Family History

Hagger Surname Meaning

English:: occupational name for a woodcutter from an agent derivative of Middle English haggen ‘to cut or chop’.

Occasionally the name may be a variant of Agar (compare Hager).

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


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Where is the Hagger family from?

You can see how Hagger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hagger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hagger families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 349 Hagger families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Hagger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hagger families in 1891.
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What did your Hagger 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 Hagger. 13% of Hagger men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Hagger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hagger were Farmworker and Private Means.

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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
    13%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Gardener
    7%
  • Farmworker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Hagger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hagger 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hagger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hagger. For the veterans among your Hagger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hagger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hagger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hagger in 1963 was 68, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hagger 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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