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Tagerty Family History

Tagerty 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: Tagert, Hagerty, Faherty, Tager, Haverty, Haggerty, Gogerty, Taggert

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Where is the Tagerty family from?

You can see how Tagerty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tagerty family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Tagerty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Tagerty family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tagerty's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Tagerty families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tagerty 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 229 census records available for the last name Tagerty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tagerty 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Tagerty. 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 12 military records available for the last name Tagerty. For the veterans among your Tagerty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tagerty lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Tagerty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Tagerty in 1970 was 64, and 62 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tagerty 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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