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Haggar Family History

Haggar Surname Meaning

English: variant of Haggard or Agar.

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


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Where is the Haggar family from?

You can see how Haggar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haggar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Haggar families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Haggar families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Haggar's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Haggar families in 1911.
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What did your Haggar ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Haggar. 50% of Haggar men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Haggar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haggar 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Haggar. 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 719 military records available for the last name Haggar. For the veterans among your Haggar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haggar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Haggar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Haggar in 1963 was 56, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haggar 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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