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Jatgens Family History

Jatgens 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: Athens, Jergens, Jurgens, Jagels, Gatens, Hargens, Jaegers, Hagens

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Where is the Jatgens family from?

You can see how Jatgens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jatgens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jatgens family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Jatgens's in USA. California had the highest population of Jatgens families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Jatgens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jatgens 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Jatgens. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jatgens. For the veterans among your Jatgens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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