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Gagen Family History

Gagen Surname Meaning

Irish: possibly from Mag Eochagáin (see Geoghegan).

English (Norfolk): unexplained.

German: topographic name from the Tyrolean term Gagen ‘Alpine dairy hut’.

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


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Where is the Gagen family from?

You can see how Gagen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gagen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gagen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 49 Gagen families living in Norfolk. This was about 30% of all the recorded Gagen's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Gagen families in 1891.
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What did your Gagen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gagen. 28% of Gagen men worked as a Farmer and 78% of Gagen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gagen were Horseman On Farm 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Dairy Farmer
    19%
  • Retired Farmer
    19%
  • Horseman On Farm
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Land Worker
    5%
  • Domestic Duties Unpa
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 880 immigration records available for the last name Gagen. 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 Gagen. For the veterans among your Gagen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gagen lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Gagen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Gagen in 1953 was 28, and 72 in 2004.

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