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Tagett Family History

Tagett 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: Targett, Tagert, Pagett, Hargett, Tager, Agent, Tabet, Fugett, Cavett

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Where is the Tagett family from?

You can see how Tagett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tagett family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Tagett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Tagett family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Tagett's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Tagett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tagett 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 Tagett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Medical Doctor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tagett. 100% of Tagett men worked as a Medical Doctor.

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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

  • Medical Doctor
    100%

What Tagett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Tagett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tagett 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Tagett. 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 10 military records available for the last name Tagett. For the veterans among your Tagett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tagett lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Tagett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Tagett in 1969 was 65, and 66 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tagett 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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