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Jaggers Family History

Jaggers Name Meaning

English (London): variant of Jagger with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


Similar surnames: Jagger, Jaggars, Biggers, Maggert, Eggers, Jaegers, Agers, Wagers

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Where is the Jaggers family from?

You can see how Jaggers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaggers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jaggers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Jaggers families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Jaggers's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jaggers families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaggers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jaggers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jaggers. 28% of Jaggers men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Jaggers women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jaggers were Truck Driver and Operator. .

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farming
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Waitress
    8%
  • Maid
    8%
  • Operator
    7%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Jaggers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaggers 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 649 immigration records available for the last name Jaggers. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Jaggers. For the veterans among your Jaggers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaggers lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Jaggers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Jaggers in 1953 was 48, and 74 in 2004.

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