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Hagel Family History

Hagel Name Meaning

German (also Hägel):: variant of Hegel . variant of Hagele

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hage, Hagen, Hamel, Habel, Hager, Hagele, Dagel, Hagey, Kagel, Nagel

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Where is the Hagel family from?

You can see how Hagel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hagel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hagel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Hagel families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Hagel's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Hagel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hagel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hagel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hagel. 19% of Hagel men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Hagel women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hagel were Clerk and Stenographer. .

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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
    19%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Stenographer
    9%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Hagel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hagel 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hagel. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Hagel. For the veterans among your Hagel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hagel lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hagel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hagel in 1944 was 47, and 76 in 2004.

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