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Daggert Family History

Daggert 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: Taggert, Maggert, Daggett, Jagger, Taggart, Haggart, Dugger, Doggett

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Where is the Daggert family from?

You can see how Daggert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daggert family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Daggert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 6 Daggert families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Daggert's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Daggert families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daggert 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 Daggert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Daggert. 50% of Daggert men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Daggert women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Daggert were Farmer and Teacher.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Daggert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 815 census records available for the last name Daggert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daggert 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Daggert. 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 120 military records available for the last name Daggert. For the veterans among your Daggert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daggert lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Daggert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Daggert in 1965 was 84, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daggert 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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