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Saggs Family History

Saggs Surname Meaning

variant of Sagg (see Sach) with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Saggs family from?

You can see how Saggs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saggs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Saggs families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Saggs family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Saggs's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Saggs families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saggs 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 Saggs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Saggs. 60% of Saggs men worked as a Gardener and 78% of Saggs women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Saggs were Coalman and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Gardener
    60%
  • Coalman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    8%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Saggs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saggs 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Saggs. 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 177 military records available for the last name Saggs. For the veterans among your Saggs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saggs lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Saggs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Saggs in 1963 was 55, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saggs 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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