Hager History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The colorful history of Saxony provides a glimpse at the oldest origins of the Hager family. In the medieval era, the German lands were inhabited by a variety of Barbarian tribes. The ancient dukedom of Saxony derived its name from the Germanic tribe name the Saxons who inhabited the territory after the fall of the Roman Empire.
Early Origins of the Hager family
The surname Hager was first found in Saxony-Weimar, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name Hager became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation.
Early History of the Hager family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hager research. Another 90 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1792, 1841 and 1927 are included under the topic Early Hager History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Hager Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Hager, Hagger, Hagerr, Haager, Haagger, Haagerr, Haeger, Haegar, Heger and many more.
Early Notables of the Hager family
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Hager Ranking
In the United States, the name Hager is the 1,583rd most popular surname with an estimated 19,896 people with that name. 1
Hager migration to the United States +
Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Hager Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
- Fredrick Hager who arrived in New York state between 1709 and 1710
Hager Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
- Ambrose Hager, who settled in Ohio sometime between 1809 and 1852
- Christopher Hager who arrived in Baltimore in 1828
- Gottfried Hager who arrived in New York City in 1837
- Andreas Hager, who arrived in New York, NY in 1849
- A. Hager who arrived in San Francisco in 1850
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Hager Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
- Alexander Emil Hager, who settled in New York in 1910
Hager migration to Canada +
Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Hager Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
- Ambroise Hager, who settled in Canada in 1839
Hager migration to Australia +
Emigration to
Australia followed the
First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:
Hager Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
- Eduard Hager, aged 40, a farmer, who arrived in South Australia in 1848 aboard the ship "Pauline" 2
Contemporary Notables of the name Hager (post 1700) +
- Bill Hager (1947-2021), American politician from Florida who served four terms in the Florida House of Representatives as a Republican, representing parts of coastal Palm Beach County from 2010 to 2018
- John Henry Hager (1936-2020), American politician, 37th Lieutenant Governor of Virginia from 1998 to 2002
- William C. Hager, American politician, Social Democratic Candidate for New York State Assembly from Kings County 4th District, 1903 3
- Walter E. Hager, American politician, Member of Nebraska State Senate, 1917 3
- T. C. Hager, American politician, Candidate for U.S. Senator from Kansas, 1936 3
- Shirley Hager, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 2004 3
- S. W. Hager, American Democratic Party politician, Kentucky Democratic State Chair, 1916-18 3
- Samuel Hager, American politician, Member of Pennsylvania State House of Representatives from Philadelphia County, 1871 3
- S. S. Hager, American politician, Member of Pennsylvania State House of Representatives from Wayne County, 1887-90 3
- Robert Hager, American politician, Member of West Virginia State House of Delegates from Boone County, 1863-64, 1868; Member of West Virginia State Senate 8th District, 1866-67 3
- ... (Another 51 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
Historic Events for the Hager family +
Bismarck
- Werner Hager (1920-1988), German Matrosenobergefreiter serving aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he survived the sinking 4
- Johann Hager (1920-1941), German Matrosenobergefreiter who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 4
- Heinz Hager (1920-1941), German Maschinengefreiter who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 4
Suggested Readings for the name Hager +
- The Hager Family: Ancestors and Descendants of August and Mary Barbara (Reiter) Hager by Ruth Ann Abels Hager.
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