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Taggard Family History

Taggard Surname Meaning

from Mac an tSagairt see Taggart.

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


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Where is the Taggard family from?

You can see how Taggard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taggard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Taggard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Taggard families living in Quebec. This was about 64% of all the recorded Taggard's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Taggard families in 1911.
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What did your Taggard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sales Lady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Taggard. 28% of Taggard men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Taggard women worked as a Sales Lady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Taggard were Salesman and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Lady
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Maid
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Taggard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taggard 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Taggard. 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 476 military records available for the last name Taggard. For the veterans among your Taggard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taggard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Taggard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Taggard in 1963 was 46, and 63 in 2004.

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