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Zegers Family History

Zegers Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Segers.

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


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Where is the Zegers family from?

You can see how Zegers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zegers family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Zegers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Zegers families living in Wisconsin. This was about 24% of all the recorded Zegers's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Zegers families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zegers 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 Zegers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zegers. 20% of Zegers men worked as a Farm Laborer and 43% of Zegers women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zegers were Laborer and Clerk.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    43%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

What Zegers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zegers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zegers 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 681 immigration records available for the last name Zegers. 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 161 military records available for the last name Zegers. For the veterans among your Zegers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zegers lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Zegers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Zegers in 1962 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zegers 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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