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Fagerty Family History

Fagerty 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: Faherty, Hagerty, Fogerty, Flaherty, Fogarty, Fager, Haverty

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Where is the Fagerty family from?

You can see how Fagerty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fagerty family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Fagerty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Fagerty families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fagerty's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fagerty families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fagerty 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 Fagerty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fagerty. 100% of Fagerty men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Fagerty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 473 census records available for the last name Fagerty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fagerty 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Fagerty. 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 29 military records available for the last name Fagerty. For the veterans among your Fagerty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fagerty lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1993, in the United States, Fagerty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fagerty in 1988 was 72, and 84 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fagerty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fagerty 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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