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Haggin Family History

Haggin 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: Hagin, Haggan, Haggins, Hain, Hagen, Maggio, Hankin, Haskin, Hagg

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Where is the Haggin family from?

You can see how Haggin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haggin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Haggin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Haggin families living in Northumberland. This was about 38% of all the recorded Haggin's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Haggin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haggin 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 Haggin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haggin. 50% of Haggin men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Haggin women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haggin were Farmer and Cook.

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Laundress
    23%
  • Cook
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Haggin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haggin 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 510 immigration records available for the last name Haggin. 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 379 military records available for the last name Haggin. For the veterans among your Haggin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haggin lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Haggin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Haggin in 1953 was 50, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Haggin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haggin 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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