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Hagenson Family History

Hagenson 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: Hogenson, Haagenson, Hanson, Lageson, Henson, Hokenson, Aanenson

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Where is the Hagenson family from?

You can see how Hagenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hagenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hagenson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Hagenson families living in Wisconsin. This was about 48% of all the recorded Hagenson's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hagenson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hagenson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hagenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hagenson. 30% of Hagenson men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Hagenson women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hagenson were Salesman and Secretary. .

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Cook
    29%
  • Secretary
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hagenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hagenson 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 388 immigration records available for the last name Hagenson. 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 197 military records available for the last name Hagenson. For the veterans among your Hagenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hagenson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Hagenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hagenson in 1962 was 81, and 90 in 2003.

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