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Hagler Family History

Hagler Surname Meaning

South German (also Hägler): topographic name for someone who lived by a hedge or enclosure.

Middle High German hac + the suffix -er denoting an inhabitant; or a habitational name for someone from a place called with this word.

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


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Where is the Hagler family from?

You can see how Hagler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hagler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hagler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Hagler families living in Ontario. This was about 59% of all the recorded Hagler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hagler families in 1911.
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What did your Hagler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hagler. 28% of Hagler men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Hagler women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hagler were Truck Driver and Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Teacher
    7%
  • Seamstress
    6%

What Hagler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Hagler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hagler 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 Hagler. 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 Hagler. For the veterans among your Hagler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hagler lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Hagler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hagler in 1950 was 50, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hagler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hagler ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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