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Haggins Family History

Haggins Surname Meaning

Scottish variant of Irish Higgins.

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


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Where is the Haggins family from?

You can see how Haggins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haggins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Haggins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 35 Haggins families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Haggins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Haggins families in 1891.
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What did your Haggins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Haggins. 94% of Haggins 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
    94%
  • Parlourmaid
    7%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Haggins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haggins 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 728 immigration records available for the last name Haggins. 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 646 military records available for the last name Haggins. For the veterans among your Haggins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haggins lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Haggins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Haggins in 1943 was 26, and 70 in 2004.

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