| ![Show Contents]() Hagger History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of HaggerWhat does the name Hagger mean? The colorful history of Saxony provides a glimpse at the oldest origins of the Hagger family. In the medieval era, the German lands were inhabited by a variety of Barbarian tribes. The ancient dukedom of Saxony derived its name from the Germanic tribe name the Saxons who inhabited the territory after the fall of the Roman Empire. Early Origins of the Hagger familyThe surname Hagger was first found in Saxony-Weimar, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name Hager became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation. Early History of the Hagger familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hagger research. Another 90 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1792, 1841 and 1927 are included under the topic Early Hagger History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hagger Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Hager, Hagger, Hagerr, Haager, Haagger, Haagerr, Haeger, Haegar, Heger and many more. Early Notables of the Hagger familyMore information is included under the topic Early Hagger Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Hagger migration to the United States | + |
Hagger Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Frieda Hagger, aged 21, who landed in America, in 1894
- Johanna Hagger, aged 38, who landed in America from Sweden, in 1894
Hagger Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Laura Hagger, aged 34, who settled in America from London, in 1903
- George Hagger, aged 55, who immigrated to America from London, in 1905
- Henry Hagger, aged 34, who immigrated to the United States from London, England, in 1908
- Grace Hagger, aged 35, who landed in America from Brighton, England, in 1909
- Clifford H. Hagger, aged 1, who landed in America from Brighton, England, in 1909
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| Hagger migration to Canada | + |
Hagger Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century- Leonard Percival Hagger, aged 27, who immigrated to Cargill, Ont, Canada, in 1920
- Winifred Dora Hagger, aged 30, who immigrated to Cargill, Ont, Canada, in 1920
| Hagger migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia included the Second Fleet of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Second Fleet - Mr. John Hagger, (Jagger, Fagger), British settler convicted in Essex, England in 1788, sentenced to 7 years for stealing, transported aboard the ship "Atlantic" leaving in 1790 arriving in New South Wales, Australia in 1791 1
Following the Second Fleet, other convicts and early settlers arriving in Australia include: Hagger Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- John Hagger, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "William Mitchell" in 1840 2
- James Hagger, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Branken Moor" in 1849 3
- James Hagger, aged 22, a bricklayer, who arrived in South Australia in 1849 aboard the ship "Brankenmoor" 3
- Frances Hagger, aged 18, a servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1850 aboard the ship "Sultana" 4
- George Hagger, aged 27, a bricklayer, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "Caroline" 5
| Contemporary Notables of the name Hagger (post 1700) | + |
- Lloyd Hagger (1898-1968), Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong Football Club (1917-1929), Captain of Geelong in 1924, and coached the same team in 1924
- Kimberly "Kim" Hagger (1961-1986), English bronze medalist long jumper at the 1986 Commonwealth Games
| Suggested Readings for the name Hagger | + |
- From Ireland, Land of Pain and Sorrow: A Historical Chronicle of Two Cultures by Joseph L. Grady.
- Convict Records of Australia. Retrieved 4th February 2021 from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships
- State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) WILLIAM MITCHELL 1840. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1840WilliamMitchell.gif
- State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) The BRANKEN MOOR 1849. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1849BrankenMoor.htm
- State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) SULTANA 1850. Retrieved http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1850Sultana.htm
- South Australian Register Thursday 26th April 1855. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) Caroline 1855. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/caroline1855.shtml
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