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Hagar Family History

Hagar Name Meaning

Altered form of German or Dutch Hager . English: variant of Hagger or Agar .

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


Similar surnames: Haggar, Wagar, Sagar, Eagar, Hager, Agar, Harary, Baar, Agan, Aagard

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Where is the Hagar family from?

You can see how Hagar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hagar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hagar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 74 Hagar families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Hagar's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hagar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hagar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hagar ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Hagar. 43% of Hagar men worked as a Farmer and 56% of Hagar women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hagar were Labourer and Stenographer. .

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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%
  • Fisherman
    43%
  • Labourer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    56%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Hagar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hagar 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 Hagar. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Hagar. For the veterans among your Hagar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hagar lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hagar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Hagar in 1945 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

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