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Hagood Family History

Hagood Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Hogwood or Hawkwood (see Haygood). This predominantly AL SC and TX surname is also common among African Americans.

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


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Where is the Hagood family from?

You can see how Hagood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hagood family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hagood families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Hagood families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hagood's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Hagood families in 1891.
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What did your Hagood ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hagood. 27% of Hagood men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Hagood women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hagood were Salesman and Cook.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    11%
  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Cook
    8%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Hagood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hagood 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 523 immigration records available for the last name Hagood. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Hagood. For the veterans among your Hagood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hagood lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Hagood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hagood in 1946 was 29, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hagood 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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