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Hagenah Family History

Hagenah Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so named in northern Germany.

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


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Where is the Hagenah family from?

You can see how Hagenah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hagenah family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hagenah families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Hagenah families living in Wisconsin. This was about 89% of all the recorded Hagenah's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hagenah families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hagenah surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hagenah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hagenah. 36% of Hagenah men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Hagenah women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hagenah were Proprietor and Counter Girl.

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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

  • Salesman
    36%
  • Chauffeur
    22%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Proprietor
    22%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    50%
  • Counter Girl
    50%

What Hagenah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 951 census records available for the last name Hagenah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hagenah 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hagenah. 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 713 military records available for the last name Hagenah. For the veterans among your Hagenah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hagenah lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Hagenah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hagenah in 1955 was 53, and 64 in 2003.

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