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Fagens Family History

Fagens 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: Hagens, Fagen, Hagen, Fagan, Agena, Pages, Faden, Fager, Agent

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Where is the Fagens family from?

You can see how Fagens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fagens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fagens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fagens family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Fagens's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Fagens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fagens 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 Fagens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fagens. 100% of Fagens 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Fagens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fagens 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Fagens. 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 30 military records available for the last name Fagens. For the veterans among your Fagens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fagens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Fagens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Fagens in 1963 was 74, and 48 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fagens 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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