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Agner Family History

Agner Surname Meaning

Danish: from the Nordic personal name Aginharu, composed of the elements agior ‘sword’ + haru ‘warrior’. South German: variant of Egner.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Agner family from?

You can see how Agner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Agner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Agner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Agner families living in Lancashire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Agner's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Agner families in 1891.
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What did your Agner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Agner. 18% of Agner men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Agner women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Agner were Salesman and Clerk.

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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
    18%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    21%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Clerk
    9%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Agner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Agner 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 915 immigration records available for the last name Agner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Agner. For the veterans among your Agner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Agner lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Agner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Agner in 1952 was 51, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Agner 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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