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Jiggins Family History

Jiggins Surname Meaning

see Juggins.

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


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Where is the Jiggins family from?

You can see how Jiggins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jiggins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jiggins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 47 Jiggins families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Jiggins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jiggins families in 1891.
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What did your Jiggins 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 Jiggins. 24% of Jiggins men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Jiggins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jiggins were Incapacitated and Domestic Servant.

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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
    24%
  • Farmworker
    16%
  • Cowman
    12%
  • Incapacitated
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Jiggins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jiggins 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Jiggins. 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 299 military records available for the last name Jiggins. For the veterans among your Jiggins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jiggins lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Jiggins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Jiggins in 1970 was 94, and 31 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jiggins 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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