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Jagnow Family History

Jagnow Surname 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: Jagow, Janow, Agnew, Wagnon, Agnor, Janos, Gagnon, Rannow, Magnon

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Where is the Jagnow family from?

You can see how Jagnow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jagnow family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jagnow families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 14 Jagnow families living in New Brunswick. This was about 48% of all the recorded Jagnow's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Jagnow families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jagnow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jagnow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jagnow. 60% of Jagnow men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Jagnow women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Jagnow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 614 census records available for the last name Jagnow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jagnow 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Jagnow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 127 military records available for the last name Jagnow. For the veterans among your Jagnow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jagnow lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Jagnow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jagnow in 1971 was 79, and 86 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jagnow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jagnow ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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