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Hagley Family History

Hagley Name Meaning

English: habitational name from either of two places in Worcestershire and Somerset named Hagley from Old English hagga ‘haw berry’ + lēah ‘wood glade’.

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


Similar surnames: Hadley, Hanley, Haley, Hawley, Bagley, Hatley, Harley, Halley, Hailey

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Where is the Hagley family from?

You can see how Hagley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hagley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hagley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 15 Hagley families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Hagley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hagley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hagley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hagley ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hagley. 50% of Hagley men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Hagley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hagley 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 628 immigration records available for the last name Hagley. 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 520 military records available for the last name Hagley. For the veterans among your Hagley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hagley lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Hagley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hagley in 1952 was 44, and 78 in 2004.

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