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Paggett Family History

Paggett Surname Meaning

English: variant of Paget.

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


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Where is the Paggett family from?

You can see how Paggett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paggett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Paggett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Paggett families living in Staffordshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Paggett's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Paggett families in 1891.
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What did your Paggett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Paggett. 100% of Paggett 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 Paggett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paggett 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Paggett. 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 249 military records available for the last name Paggett. For the veterans among your Paggett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paggett lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Paggett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Paggett in 1964 was 76, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paggett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paggett 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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