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Thaggard Family History

Thaggard Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of Danish Thagård (see Thagard).

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


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Where is the Thaggard family from?

You can see how Thaggard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thaggard family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Thaggard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Thaggard families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Thaggard's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Thaggard families in 1891.
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What did your Thaggard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thaggard. 55% of Thaggard men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Thaggard women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thaggard were Manager and Laundress.

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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
    55%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Manager
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Laundress
    19%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 80 immigration records available for the last name Thaggard. 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 585 military records available for the last name Thaggard. For the veterans among your Thaggard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thaggard lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Thaggard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Thaggard in 1952 was 54, and 86 in 2004.

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