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Jagers Family History

Jagers Surname Meaning

Dutch: patronymic from Jager. German (Jägers): see Jaegers.

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


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Where is the Jagers family from?

You can see how Jagers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jagers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jagers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Jagers families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jagers's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jagers families in 1911.
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What did your Jagers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jagers. 36% of Jagers men worked as a Farmer and 42% of Jagers women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jagers were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    42%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Housework
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jagers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jagers 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Jagers. 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 511 military records available for the last name Jagers. For the veterans among your Jagers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jagers lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Jagers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Jagers in 1959 was 22, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jagers 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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