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Hagendorn Family History

Hagendorn 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: Hagedorn, Sagendorf, Hagadorn, Hendon, Haberkorn, Heckendorn

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Where is the Hagendorn family from?

You can see how Hagendorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hagendorn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hagendorn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Hagendorn families living in Missouri. This was about 78% of all the recorded Hagendorn's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hagendorn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hagendorn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hagendorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hagendorn. 37% of Hagendorn men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Contractor
    19%
  • Plumber
    19%
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What Hagendorn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 555 census records available for the last name Hagendorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hagendorn 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Hagendorn. 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 181 military records available for the last name Hagendorn. For the veterans among your Hagendorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hagendorn lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Hagendorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hagendorn in 1968 was 78, and 68 in 2003.

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