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Sagen Family History

Sagen Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of numerous farmsteads so named from the definite singular form of sag ‘sawmill’.

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


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Where is the Sagen family from?

You can see how Sagen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sagen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sagen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Sagen families living in Yorkshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Sagen's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sagen families in 1891.
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What did your Sagen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sagen. 38% of Sagen men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Sagen women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sagen were Labor and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Fisherman
    7%
  • Labor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    18%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sagen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sagen 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 Sagen. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Sagen. For the veterans among your Sagen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sagen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Sagen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sagen in 1960 was 53, and 80 in 2004.

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