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Clagget Family History

Clagget 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: Claggett, Plagge, Clague, Clagg, Clagett, Clare, Lage, Clapper, Large

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Where is the Clagget family from?

You can see how Clagget families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clagget family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Clagget families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Clagget family living in Ohio. This was about 25% of all the recorded Clagget's in USA. Ohio and 3 other states had the highest population of Clagget families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clagget 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 Clagget ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Clagget. 50% of Clagget 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Clagget family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 679 census records available for the last name Clagget. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clagget 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Clagget. 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 71 military records available for the last name Clagget. For the veterans among your Clagget ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clagget lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1985, in the United States, Clagget life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Clagget in 1973 was 20, and 61 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clagget

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clagget 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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