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Hagis Family History

Hagis 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: Hargis, Hanis, Havis, Hagin, Hagins, Hagie, Hagos, Hain, Hayes, Hagen

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Where is the Hagis family from?

You can see how Hagis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hagis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hagis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Hagis families living in Leicestershire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Hagis's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Hagis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hagis 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 Hagis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hagis. 67% of Hagis men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • Carpenter
    34%

What Hagis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Hagis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hagis 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Hagis. 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 90 military records available for the last name Hagis. For the veterans among your Hagis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hagis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hagis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hagis in 1965 was 83, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hagis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hagis 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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