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Hagnes Family History

Hagnes 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: Haynes, Agnes, Hagner, Hannes, Hanes, Haines, Hayes, Barnes, Hagen

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Where is the Hagnes family from?

You can see how Hagnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hagnes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hagnes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Hagnes families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Hagnes's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Hagnes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hagnes 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 Hagnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hagnes. 25% of Hagnes men worked as a Carpenter and 84% of Hagnes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hagnes were Market Gardener and Housewife.

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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

  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Bricklayer
    25%
  • Market Gardener
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Domestic Duties
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%

What Hagnes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hagnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hagnes 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 481 immigration records available for the last name Hagnes. 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 149 military records available for the last name Hagnes. For the veterans among your Hagnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hagnes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Hagnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Hagnes in 1965 was 84, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hagnes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hagnes 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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