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Haggert Family History

Haggert 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: Haggart, Haggerty, Taggert, Hagger, Hagert, Maggert, Haggett, Hager

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Where is the Haggert family from?

You can see how Haggert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haggert family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Haggert families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 6 Haggert families living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Haggert's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Haggert families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haggert 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 Haggert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haggert. 44% of Haggert men worked as a Laborer and 58% of Haggert women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haggert were Farming and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farming
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    58%
  • Maid
    43%

What Haggert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Haggert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haggert 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Haggert. 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 165 military records available for the last name Haggert. For the veterans among your Haggert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haggert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Haggert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Haggert in 1963 was 85, and 65 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haggert 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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