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Zagen Family History

Zagen 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: Hagen, Zager, Ragen, Sagen, Gagen, Agen, Kagen, Dagen, Fagen, Eagen

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Where is the Zagen family from?

You can see how Zagen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zagen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zagen families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Zagen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zagen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zagen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zagen ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Zagen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Zagen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zagen 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Zagen. 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 10 military records available for the last name Zagen. For the veterans among your Zagen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zagen lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2001, in the United States, Zagen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zagen in 1988 was 79, and 89 in 2001.

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