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Haegele Name Meaning

German (Hägele): see Hagele .

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


Similar surnames: Naegele, Hagele, Haefele, Hagel, Hegle, Nagele, Hafele, Hagle

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Where is the Haegele family from?

You can see how Haegele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haegele family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Haegele families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Haegele families living in Illinois. This was about 47% of all the recorded Haegele's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Haegele families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haegele surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Haegele ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haegele. 20% of Haegele men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Haegele women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haegele were Salesman and Servant. .

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Machinist
    18%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    36%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Beautician
    15%
  • Servant
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Haegele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haegele 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 808 immigration records available for the last name Haegele. 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 639 military records available for the last name Haegele. For the veterans among your Haegele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haegele lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Haegele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Haegele in 1959 was 53, and 78 in 2004.

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