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Kagin Family History

Kagin 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: Kamin, Agin, Kalin, Magin, Kain, Kadin, Hagin, Kagan, Kagen, Fagin

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Where is the Kagin family from?

You can see how Kagin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kagin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kagin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kagin family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kagin's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Kagin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kagin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kagin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owneroperator and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kagin. 100% of Kagin men worked as an Owneroperator and 50% of Kagin women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Owneroperator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Kagin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kagin 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Kagin. 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 34 military records available for the last name Kagin. For the veterans among your Kagin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kagin lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Kagin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kagin in 1971 was 64, and 40 in 2001.

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