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Shagg Family History

Shagg 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: Hagg, Stagg, Shang, Chang, Zhang, Shan, Sang, Shah, Shaw, Haag

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Where is the Shagg family from?

You can see how Shagg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shagg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Shagg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Shagg family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Shagg's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Shagg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shagg 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 Shagg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shagg. 82% of Shagg men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    82%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%

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Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Shagg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shagg 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Shagg. 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 12 military records available for the last name Shagg. For the veterans among your Shagg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shagg lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Shagg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Shagg in 1967 was 79, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shagg 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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