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Agena Family History

Agena Surname Meaning

North German (East Friesland and Schleswig) originates from an Old Frisian name, Aggo. This name is linked to the Old High German term ecka.

The modern German equivalent of ecka is Ecke, which means 'corner'.

This connection implies a sense related to a 'sharp blade (of a sword)'.

Overall, the etymology reflects the linguistic evolution within the Germanic language family.

Such historical names and their meanings provide insight into cultural and regional influences over time.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Agena family from?

You can see how Agena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Agena family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Agena families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Agena families living in Nebraska. This was about 88% of all the recorded Agena's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Agena families in 1880.
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What did your Agena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Agena. 42% of Agena men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Agena women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Agena were Field Laborer and Secretary.

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Field Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    60%
  • Caretaker
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%

What Agena family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 873 census records available for the last name Agena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Agena 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 748 immigration records available for the last name Agena. 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 534 military records available for the last name Agena. For the veterans among your Agena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Agena lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Agena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Agena in 1957 was 51, and 88 in 2004.

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