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Duggar Family History

Duggar Surname Meaning

English: variant of Dugger.

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


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Where is the Duggar family from?

You can see how Duggar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duggar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Duggar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Duggar families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Duggar's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Duggar families in 1891.
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What did your Duggar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Duggar. 100% of Duggar 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Duggar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duggar 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 424 immigration records available for the last name Duggar. 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 860 military records available for the last name Duggar. For the veterans among your Duggar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duggar lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Duggar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Duggar in 1953 was 54, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Duggar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duggar 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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