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Jaegar Family History

Jaegar 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: Jaeger, Caesar, Jagger, Jamar, Nagar, Apgar, Saeger, Jager, Segar

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Where is the Jaegar family from?

You can see how Jaegar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaegar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jaegar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Jaegar families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 88% of all the recorded Jaegar's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Jaegar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaegar 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 Jaegar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jaegar. 50% of Jaegar men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jaegar women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Farm Sen
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Jaegar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 956 census records available for the last name Jaegar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaegar 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Jaegar. 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 71 military records available for the last name Jaegar. For the veterans among your Jaegar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaegar lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Jaegar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Jaegar in 1981 was 90, and 61 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jaegar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaegar 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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