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Hagdon Family History

Hagdon 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: Haddon, Higdon, Bagdon, Haydon, Hagen, Hatton, Hayden, Harden, Halton

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Where is the Hagdon family from?

You can see how Hagdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hagdon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hagdon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Hagdon families living in Staffordshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hagdon's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Hagdon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hagdon 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 Hagdon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hagdon. 100% of Hagdon 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 438 census records available for the last name Hagdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hagdon 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Hagdon. 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 39 military records available for the last name Hagdon. For the veterans among your Hagdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hagdon lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Hagdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hagdon in 1980 was 81, and 72 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hagdon 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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