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Dagenhardt Family History

Dagenhardt Name 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: Degenhardt, Dagenhart, Degenhart, Gebhardt, Eisenhardt, Gernhardt

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Where is the Dagenhardt family from?

You can see how Dagenhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dagenhardt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Dagenhardt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Dagenhardt families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dagenhardt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dagenhardt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dagenhardt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dagenhardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dagenhardt. 52% of Dagenhardt men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Dagenhardt women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dagenhardt were Carpenter and Housework. .

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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
    52%
  • Weaver
    12%
  • Attendant
    12%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Housework
    29%
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Census Records

There are 893 census records available for the last name Dagenhardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dagenhardt 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Dagenhardt. 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 123 military records available for the last name Dagenhardt. For the veterans among your Dagenhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dagenhardt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Dagenhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dagenhardt in 1966 was 78, and 80 in 2002.

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