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Waggitt Family History

Waggitt Surname Meaning

see Waggott.

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


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Where is the Waggitt family from?

You can see how Waggitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waggitt family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Waggitt families living in Durham. This was about 88% of all the recorded Waggitt's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Waggitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waggitt 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 Waggitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Waggitt. 50% of Waggitt men worked as a Bricklayer and 92% of Waggitt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waggitt were General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%

What Waggitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 859 census records available for the last name Waggitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waggitt 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Waggitt. 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 56 military records available for the last name Waggitt. For the veterans among your Waggitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waggitt lifespan?

Average Waggitt life expectancy in 2002 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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