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Heagerty Family History

Heagerty Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Haggerty.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Heagerty family from?

You can see how Heagerty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heagerty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heagerty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Heagerty families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Heagerty's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heagerty families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heagerty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heagerty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heagerty. 100% of Heagerty women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Heagerty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heagerty 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Heagerty. 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 457 military records available for the last name Heagerty. For the veterans among your Heagerty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heagerty lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Heagerty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Heagerty in 1962 was 83, and 89 in 2004.

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