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Haggerton Family History

Haggerton 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: Haggerty, Higgerson, Agerton, Eagerton, Haughton, Alderton, Hazelton

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Where is the Haggerton family from?

You can see how Haggerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haggerton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Haggerton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Haggerton families living in Staffordshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Haggerton's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Haggerton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haggerton 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 Haggerton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Haggerton. 100% of Haggerton women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Waitress
    100%

What Haggerton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 714 census records available for the last name Haggerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haggerton 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Haggerton. 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 266 military records available for the last name Haggerton. For the veterans among your Haggerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haggerton lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Haggerton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Haggerton in 1965 was 68, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haggerton 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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