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Aggett Family History

Aggett 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: Eggett, Baggett, Waggett, Haggett, Daggett, Liggett, Leggett, Arnett

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Where is the Aggett family from?

You can see how Aggett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aggett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Aggett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 299 Aggett families living in Devon. This was about 83% of all the recorded Aggett's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Aggett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aggett 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 Aggett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Aggett. 17% of Aggett men worked as a Farm Labourer and 70% of Aggett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aggett were Postman and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    17%
  • Gardener
    14%
  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Postman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

What Aggett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Aggett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aggett 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 797 immigration records available for the last name Aggett. 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 602 military records available for the last name Aggett. For the veterans among your Aggett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aggett lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2000, in the United States, Aggett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Aggett in 1987 was 75, and 83 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aggett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aggett 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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