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Fagner Family History

Fagner 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: Wagner, Fager, Agner, Farner, Hagner, Gagner, Magner, Dagner, Fahner

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Where is the Fagner family from?

You can see how Fagner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fagner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fagner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Fagner families living in London. This was about 58% of all the recorded Fagner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fagner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fagner 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 Fagner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fagner. 36% of Fagner men worked as a Laborer and 72% of Fagner women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fagner were Soldier and Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Baker
    8%
  • Soldier
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    72%
  • Nurse
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fagner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fagner 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Fagner. 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 132 military records available for the last name Fagner. For the veterans among your Fagner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fagner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fagner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fagner in 1963 was 59, and 43 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fagner 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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