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Taggett Family History

Taggett Surname Meaning

English Irish and Scottish: variant of Targett or Taggart. This form of the surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Taggett family from?

You can see how Taggett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taggett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Taggett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Taggett families living in Warwickshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Taggett's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Taggett families in 1891.
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What did your Taggett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Taggett. 100% of Taggett 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Taggett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taggett 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Taggett. 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 185 military records available for the last name Taggett. For the veterans among your Taggett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taggett lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Taggett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Taggett in 1966 was 64, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taggett 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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