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Agens Family History

Agens 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: Agena, Agent, Agins, Gens, Agen, Agers, Hagens, Agans, Akens, Arens

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Where is the Agens family from?

You can see how Agens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Agens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Agens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Agens families living in New Jersey. This was about 80% of all the recorded Agens's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Agens families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Agens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Agens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Agens. 30% of Agens men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Agens women worked as a Secretary. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Labor
    13%
  • Helper
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Agens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Agens 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Agens. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 476 military records available for the last name Agens. For the veterans among your Agens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Agens lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Agens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Agens in 1961 was 65, and 90 in 2004.

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