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Agathen Family History

Agathen 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: Agate, Wathen, Althen, Gatten, Trathen, Gates, Gahan, Garten, Gatlin

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Where is the Agathen family from?

You can see how Agathen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Agathen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Agathen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Agathen families living in Wisconsin. This was about 80% of all the recorded Agathen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Agathen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Agathen 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 Agathen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Agathen. 100% of Agathen men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

What Agathen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Agathen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Agathen 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Agathen. 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 34 military records available for the last name Agathen. For the veterans among your Agathen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Agathen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Agathen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Agathen in 1966 was 66, and 58 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Agathen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Agathen 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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