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Jaggs Family History

Jaggs Surname Meaning

variant of Jacks.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Jaggs family from?

You can see how Jaggs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaggs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jaggs families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 10 Jaggs families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Jaggs's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jaggs families in 1911.
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What did your Jaggs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Upholsterer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jaggs. 28% of Jaggs men worked as an Upholsterer and 75% of Jaggs women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jaggs were Builders Labourer and House Duties (unpaid).

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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 1939

  • Upholsterer
    28%
  • Shop Assistant Grocer
    19%
  • Bricklayer
    19%
  • Builders Labourer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • House Duties (unpaid)
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Jaggs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaggs 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 382 immigration records available for the last name Jaggs. 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 286 military records available for the last name Jaggs. For the veterans among your Jaggs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaggs lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1991, in the United States, Jaggs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Jaggs in 1965 was 76, and 86 in 1991.

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