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Scaggs Family History

Scaggs Surname Meaning

English: variant of Skaggs.

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


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Where is the Scaggs family from?

You can see how Scaggs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scaggs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Scaggs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Scaggs families living in Essex. This was about 58% of all the recorded Scaggs's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Scaggs families in 1891.
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What did your Scaggs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Scaggs. 100% of Scaggs men worked as an Incapacitated and 67% of Scaggs 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Dressmaker
    34%

What Scaggs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Scaggs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scaggs 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Scaggs. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Scaggs. For the veterans among your Scaggs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scaggs lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Scaggs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Scaggs in 1944 was 35, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scaggs 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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