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Haigg Family History

Haigg 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: Hagg, Haig, Haigh, Hain, Haugh, Haag, Dagg, Hang, Haga, Hai

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Where is the Haigg family from?

You can see how Haigg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haigg family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Haigg families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 6 Haigg families living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Haigg's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Haigg families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haigg 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 72 census records available for the last name Haigg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haigg 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Haigg. 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 4 military records available for the last name Haigg. For the veterans among your Haigg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haigg lifespan?

Average Haigg life expectancy in 1987 was 96 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haigg 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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