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Hagelstein Name Meaning

German: nickname for a hot-headed irascible man from Middle High German Hagelstein ‘hailstone’.

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


Similar surnames: Adelstein, Hartstein, Hohenstein, Himmelstein, Goldstein, Holstein

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Where is the Hagelstein family from?

You can see how Hagelstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hagelstein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hagelstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hagelstein family living in Anglesey. This was about 25% of all the recorded Hagelstein's in United Kingdom. Anglesey and 3 other counties had the highest population of Hagelstein families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hagelstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hagelstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Salvation Army Officer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hagelstein. 100% of Hagelstein men worked as a Salvation Army Officer and 100% of Hagelstein women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Salvation Army Officer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hagelstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hagelstein 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 878 immigration records available for the last name Hagelstein. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 411 military records available for the last name Hagelstein. For the veterans among your Hagelstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hagelstein lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Hagelstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Hagelstein in 1960 was 64, and 78 in 2004.

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