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Hagelin Family History

Hagelin Name Meaning

Swiss German (Hägelin): variant of Hagele 1 Swedish: ornamental name from hage (see Haga ) + the suffix -lin derived from Latin -(l)inius ‘relating to’.

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


Similar surnames: Helin, Hagen, Hageman, Hallin, Hagele, Hamelink, Raglin, Harlin

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Where is the Hagelin family from?

You can see how Hagelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hagelin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hagelin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Hagelin families living in Suffolk. This was about 86% of all the recorded Hagelin's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Hagelin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hagelin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hagelin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hagelin. 37% of Hagelin men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Hagelin women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hagelin were Plumber 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
    37%
  • Proprietor
    28%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Plumber
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    22%
  • Teacher
    22%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Maid
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hagelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hagelin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hagelin. 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 475 military records available for the last name Hagelin. For the veterans among your Hagelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hagelin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hagelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Hagelin in 1962 was 60, and 67 in 2004.

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