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Fager Family History

Fager Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name or nickname from fager ‘fair pretty’. Americanized form of South German Feger.

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


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Where is the Fager family from?

You can see how Fager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fager family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fager families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Fager families living in Alberta. This was about 46% of all the recorded Fager's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Fager families in 1911.
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What did your Fager ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fager. 18% of Fager men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Fager women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fager were Clerk 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

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
  • Waitress
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Fager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fager 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Fager. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Fager. For the veterans among your Fager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fager lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Fager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fager in 1951 was 48, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fager 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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