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Kagg Family History

Kagg 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: Kang, Kage, Dagg, Hagg, Fagg, Karg, Kagy, Tagg, Wagg, Kegg

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Where is the Kagg family from?

You can see how Kagg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kagg family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kagg families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 12 Kagg families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kagg's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Kagg families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kagg 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 Kagg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kagg. 27% of Kagg men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    27%
  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

What Kagg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 457 census records available for the last name Kagg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kagg 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Kagg. 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 77 military records available for the last name Kagg. For the veterans among your Kagg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kagg lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Kagg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kagg in 1973 was 68, and 88 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kagg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kagg 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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