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Jiggens Family History

Jiggens Surname Meaning

see Juggins.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Jiggens family from?

You can see how Jiggens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jiggens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jiggens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 57 Jiggens families living in Essex. This was about 64% of all the recorded Jiggens's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Jiggens families in 1891.
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What did your Jiggens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Baker (bread) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jiggens. 60% of Jiggens men worked as a Baker (bread) and 89% of Jiggens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jiggens were Labourer Heavy Work and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Baker (bread)
    60%
  • Labourer Heavy Work
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%

What Jiggens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jiggens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jiggens 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Jiggens. 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 134 military records available for the last name Jiggens. For the veterans among your Jiggens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jiggens lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Jiggens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Jiggens in 1956 was 62, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jiggens 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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