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Jaggard Family History

Jaggard Surname Meaning

English: from the personal name Jackard a pet or possibly pejorative form of Jack.

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


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Where is the Jaggard family from?

You can see how Jaggard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaggard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jaggard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 134 Jaggard families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Jaggard's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Jaggard families in 1891.
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What did your Jaggard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jaggard. 16% of Jaggard men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Jaggard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jaggard were Gardener and Shop Assistant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    16%
  • Farm Labourer
    14%
  • Bricklayer
    12%
  • Gardener
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    2%
  • Shop Assistant
    2%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Jaggard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaggard 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Jaggard. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jaggard. For the veterans among your Jaggard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaggard lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Jaggard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jaggard in 1962 was 72, and 84 in 2004.

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