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Haggerson Family History

Haggerson 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: Higgerson, Holgerson, Haagenson, Helgerson, Hankerson, Halverson

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Where is the Haggerson family from?

You can see how Haggerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haggerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Haggerson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Haggerson families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Haggerson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Haggerson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Haggerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haggerson 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Haggerson. 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 34 military records available for the last name Haggerson. For the veterans among your Haggerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haggerson lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Haggerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Haggerson in 1972 was 85, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haggerson 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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