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Miggett Family History

Miggett 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: Liggett, Meggett, Midgett, Minett, Leggett, Doggett, Millett, Huggett

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Where is the Miggett family from?

You can see how Miggett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miggett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Miggett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Miggett families living in Maryland. This was about 75% of all the recorded Miggett's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Miggett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miggett 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 172 census records available for the last name Miggett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miggett 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Miggett. 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 14 military records available for the last name Miggett. For the veterans among your Miggett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miggett lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1978, in the United States, Miggett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Miggett in 1977 was 83, and 80 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miggett 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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