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Hagenauer Family History

Hagenauer 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: Hasenauer, Hanauer, Obenauer, Hallbauer, Dauenhauer, Hagemeyer

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Where is the Hagenauer family from?

You can see how Hagenauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hagenauer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hagenauer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Hagenauer families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hagenauer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hagenauer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hagenauer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hagenauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hagenauer. 60% of Hagenauer men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hagenauer women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hagenauer were Clerk and Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 718 census records available for the last name Hagenauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hagenauer 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 297 immigration records available for the last name Hagenauer. 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 782 military records available for the last name Hagenauer. For the veterans among your Hagenauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hagenauer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Hagenauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hagenauer in 1960 was 43, and 92 in 2004.

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