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Hagens Family History

Hagens Name Meaning

North German and Dutch: patronymic from Hagen

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


Similar surnames: Hagen, Hargens, Haagen, Hage, Hagele, Arens, Magers, Pagels, Agena

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Where is the Hagens family from?

You can see how Hagens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hagens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hagens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Hagens families living in British Columbia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hagens's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Hagens families in 1911.
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What did your Hagens ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Hagens. 43% of Hagens men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hagens women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Labourer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Domestic
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hagens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hagens 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hagens. 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 Hagens. For the veterans among your Hagens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hagens lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hagens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Hagens in 1944 was 40, and 72 in 2004.

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