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Hagerdorn Family History

Hagerdorn Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hagedorn, Haberkorn, Hagadorn, Sagehorn, Gerdon, Sagendorf, Hagerman

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Where is the Hagerdorn family from?

You can see how Hagerdorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hagerdorn family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hagerdorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hagerdorn family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hagerdorn's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hagerdorn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hagerdorn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hagerdorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hagerdorn. 31% of Hagerdorn men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%

What Hagerdorn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 941 census records available for the last name Hagerdorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hagerdorn 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Hagerdorn. 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 69 military records available for the last name Hagerdorn. For the veterans among your Hagerdorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hagerdorn lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Hagerdorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hagerdorn in 1966 was 67, and 51 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hagerdorn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hagerdorn 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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