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Haggans Family History

Haggans 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: Hagans, Haggan, Haggins, Haggard, Maugans, Hagan, Haggart, Higgins

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Where is the Haggans family from?

You can see how Haggans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haggans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Haggans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Haggans families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Haggans's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Haggans families in 1891.
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What did your Haggans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haggans. 78% of Haggans men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Haggans women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haggans were Miner and Laundress.

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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
    78%
  • Miner
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Labor
    23%
  • Laundress
    23%

What Haggans family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Haggans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haggans 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Haggans. 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 145 military records available for the last name Haggans. For the veterans among your Haggans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haggans lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Haggans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Haggans in 1953 was 51, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haggans 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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