Jaggard History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Jaggard family name arose the word "jagger," Yorkshire dialect from the Middle English word "jag," meaning a "carrier," or "carter." 1 Jaggard may have been an occupational name for a pedlar and began when someone in that family worked as a person who tends draught horses. Early Origins of the Jaggard familyThe surname Jaggard was first found in Yorkshire where Thomas Jager and John Jagher were recorded in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379. A few years later, Katerina Jeggar was listed in Yorkshire in 1480. 1 Early History of the Jaggard familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Jaggard research. Another 61 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1290, 1568 and 1623 are included under the topic Early Jaggard History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Jaggard Spelling VariationsIt is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Jaggard are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Jaggard include Jagger, Jaggers and others. Early Notables of the Jaggard familyNotables of the family at this time include
Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Jaggard or a variant listed above: Jaggard Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Jaggard Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
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