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Hagherty Family History

Hagherty 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, Hagerty, Faherty, Halferty, Haverty, Heagerty, Daugherty

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Where is the Hagherty family from?

You can see how Hagherty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hagherty family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hagherty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Hagherty family living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hagherty's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Hagherty families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hagherty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Hagherty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hagherty 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Hagherty. 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 48 military records available for the last name Hagherty. For the veterans among your Hagherty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hagherty lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1988, in the United States, Hagherty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hagherty in 1976 was 70, and 84 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hagherty 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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