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Hajen Family History

Hajen 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: Hagen, Haren, Hajek, Hanen, Haven, Hazen, Haden, Halen, Hasen, Hafen

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Where is the Hajen family from?

You can see how Hajen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hajen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hajen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Hajen families living in New York. This was about 62% of all the recorded Hajen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hajen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hajen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hajen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Polisher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hajen. 100% of Hajen men worked as a Polisher. .

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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

  • Polisher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Hajen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hajen 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Hajen. 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 17 military records available for the last name Hajen. For the veterans among your Hajen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hajen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Hajen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hajen in 1968 was 70, and 74 in 2004.

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