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Hags Family History

Hags 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: Haas, Hagg, Haga, Hass, Hans, Hage, Hagy, Haus, Haws, Hays

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Where is the Hags family from?

You can see how Hags families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hags family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hags families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Hags families living in Northumberland. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hags's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Hags families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hags 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 Hags ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hags. 43% of Hags men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Hags women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hags were Salesman and Maid.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Maid
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hags. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hags 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Hags. 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 140 military records available for the last name Hags. For the veterans among your Hags ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hags lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Hags life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hags in 1979 was 63, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hags 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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