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Hagger Family History

Hagger Name Meaning

English:: occupational name for a woodcutter from an agent derivative of Middle English haggen ‘to cut or chop’. occasionally the name may be a variant of Agar (compare Hager ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Haggar, Hagge, Hugger, Hager, Haeger, Hagar, Hagel, Hamer, Harter

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Where is the Hagger family from?

You can see how Hagger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hagger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hagger families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 18 Hagger families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Hagger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hagger families in 1911.
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What did your Hagger ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hagger. 100% of Hagger men worked as a Labourer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Hagger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hagger 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hagger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hagger. For the veterans among your Hagger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hagger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hagger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hagger in 1963 was 68, and 75 in 2004.

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