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Wagget Family History

Wagget 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: Waggett, Jagger, Wagle, Bagge, Wager, Wagner, Waage, Wage, Wanger

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Where is the Wagget family from?

You can see how Wagget families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagget family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wagget families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Wagget families living in Yorkshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Wagget's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wagget families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wagget 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 Wagget ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wagget. 100% of Wagget 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 829 census records available for the last name Wagget. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagget 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Wagget. 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 28 military records available for the last name Wagget. For the veterans among your Wagget ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wagget lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2002, in the United States, Wagget life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wagget in 1990 was 83, and 96 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wagget 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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