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Claggett Family History

Claggett Surname Meaning

English (Kent): variant of Clackett probably a habitational name from Claygate in Surrey named with Old English clæg ‘clay’ + geat ‘gate gap’ or from some other similarly named place.

This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Claggett family from?

You can see how Claggett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claggett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Claggett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Claggett families living in Kent. This was about 52% of all the recorded Claggett's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Claggett families in 1891.
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What did your Claggett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Claggett. 72% of Claggett 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
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    29%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Claggett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claggett 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 395 immigration records available for the last name Claggett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Claggett. For the veterans among your Claggett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claggett lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Claggett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Claggett in 1957 was 50, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Claggett 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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