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Hagist Family History

Hagist 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: Haist, Hast, Hargis, Hanis, Hait, Harfst, Heist, Havis, Gist, Hagin

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Where is the Hagist family from?

You can see how Hagist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hagist family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hagist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Hagist families living in Illinois. This was about 53% of all the recorded Hagist's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hagist families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hagist 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 Hagist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hagist. 25% of Hagist men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Hagist women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hagist were Machinist and Saleslady.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Machinist
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%

What Hagist family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 851 census records available for the last name Hagist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hagist 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Hagist. 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 157 military records available for the last name Hagist. For the veterans among your Hagist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hagist lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Hagist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hagist in 1956 was 47, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hagist

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hagist 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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