Show ContentsSagen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Early Origins of the Sagen family

The surname Sagen was first found in Prussia, where the name emerged in medieval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.

Early History of the Sagen family

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Sagen Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Sagan, Saganowski, Seganville, Zaganits, Zagits, Saganski, Segan and many more.

Early Notables of the Sagen family

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United States Sagen migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Sagen Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • William Sagen, who settled in New York in 1830
  • Mary Sagen, who settled in New York in 1833

Australia Sagen migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Sagen Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Thomas Sagen, aged 23, a farm labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1849 aboard the ship "Eliza" 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Sagen (post 1700) +

  • Rolf Sagen (1940-2017), Norwegian author


  1. State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) ELIZA 1849. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1849Eliza.htm


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