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Dagenhart Family History

Dagenhart Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Degenhardt.

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


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Where is the Dagenhart family from?

You can see how Dagenhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dagenhart family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dagenhart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Dagenhart families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Dagenhart's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Dagenhart families in 1891.
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What did your Dagenhart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dagenhart. 21% of Dagenhart men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Dagenhart women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dagenhart were Plumber and Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Plumber
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Nurse
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dagenhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dagenhart 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Dagenhart. 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 690 military records available for the last name Dagenhart. For the veterans among your Dagenhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dagenhart lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Dagenhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Dagenhart in 1951 was 30, and 73 in 2004.

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