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Kagen Name Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Cohen .

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


Similar surnames: Kagan, Kamen, Koen, Kogen, Hagen, Kain, Kohen, Kugel, Faden, Bogen

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Where is the Kagen family from?

You can see how Kagen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kagen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kagen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Kagen families living in New Jersey. This was about 59% of all the recorded Kagen's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Kagen families in 1880.
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What did your Kagen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kagen. 25% of Kagen men worked as a Salesman and 45% of Kagen women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kagen were Painter and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Proprietor
    18%
  • Musician
    11%
  • Painter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    45%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Saleslady
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kagen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kagen 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 453 immigration records available for the last name Kagen. 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 260 military records available for the last name Kagen. For the veterans among your Kagen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kagen lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kagen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kagen in 1956 was 56, and 96 in 2004.

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