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Sagmoen Family History

Sagmoen 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: Salmon, Sagen, Sigmon, Sammon, Salmen, Simon, Hagen, Samson, Kampen

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Where is the Sagmoen family from?

You can see how Sagmoen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sagmoen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sagmoen families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sagmoen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Sagmoen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sagmoen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sagmoen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sagmoen. 36% of Sagmoen men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Farm Laborer
    36%
  • Laborer
    29%
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What Sagmoen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 386 census records available for the last name Sagmoen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sagmoen 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Sagmoen. 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 52 military records available for the last name Sagmoen. For the veterans among your Sagmoen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sagmoen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Sagmoen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sagmoen in 1972 was 67, and 87 in 2004.

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