Jaggard History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England

The name Jaggard is rooted in the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It was originally a name for someone who worked as a person who tends draughthorses.

Early Origins of the Jaggard family

The surname Jaggard was first found in Yorkshire where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Jaggard family

This 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 Variations

It 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 family (pre 1700)

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Jaggard migration to the United States +

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

H. A. Jaggard, aged 38, who landed in America, in 1895

Jaggard Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Anna Jaggard, aged 53, who landed in America, in 1911
Annie Jaggard, who immigrated to America, in 1911
Elizabeth Jaggard, who immigrated to the United States, in 1911
Herbert A. Jaggard, aged 49, who settled in America, in 1912
Jessie Jaggard, aged 40, who landed in America, in 1912
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