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Jiggets Family History

Jiggets 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: Jiggetts, Liggett, Digges, Siggers, Tigges, Biggers, Riggers, Jaggers

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Where is the Jiggets family from?

You can see how Jiggets families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jiggets family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Jiggets families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Jiggets family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Jiggets's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Jiggets families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jiggets surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jiggets ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jiggets. 100% of Jiggets men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Jiggets women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Jiggets. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jiggets 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Jiggets. 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 28 military records available for the last name Jiggets. For the veterans among your Jiggets ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jiggets lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1994, in the United States, Jiggets life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Jiggets in 1981 was 57, and 81 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jiggets 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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