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Daggit Family History

Daggit 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: Maggio, Dagg, Maggi, Dargis, Jaggi, Daggy, Daspit, Saggio, Dargie

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Where is the Daggit family from?

You can see how Daggit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daggit family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Daggit families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Daggit families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Daggit's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Daggit families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daggit 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 Daggit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Daggit. 100% of Daggit women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Daggit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 351 census records available for the last name Daggit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daggit 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Daggit. 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 50 military records available for the last name Daggit. For the veterans among your Daggit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daggit lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Daggit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Daggit in 1975 was 69, and 57 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Daggit

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daggit 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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