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Jagar Family History

Jagar 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: Jamar, Nagar, Jager, Agar, Zagar, Magar, Sagar, Ragar, Wagar, Eagar

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Where is the Jagar family from?

You can see how Jagar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jagar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jagar families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Jagar families living in Quebec. This was about 26% of all the recorded Jagar's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jagar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jagar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 422 census records available for the last name Jagar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jagar 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Jagar. 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 145 military records available for the last name Jagar. For the veterans among your Jagar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jagar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Jagar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Jagar in 1963 was 70, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jagar 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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