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Fagen Family History

Fagen Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Fagan.

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


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Where is the Fagen family from?

You can see how Fagen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fagen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fagen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Fagen families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 48% of all the recorded Fagen's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Fagen families in 1911.
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What did your Fagen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Fur Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Fagen. 34% of Fagen men worked as a Labourer and 100% of Fagen women worked as a Fur Operator.

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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

  • Labourer
    34%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Civil Servant
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Fur Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Fagen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fagen 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 Fagen. 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 Fagen. For the veterans among your Fagen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fagen lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Fagen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fagen in 1949 was 56, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fagen 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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