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Jergens Family History

Jergens Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from a vernacular form of the personal name Georg (see George). This surname is rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Jergens family from?

You can see how Jergens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jergens family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jergens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Jergens families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 56% of all the recorded Jergens's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Jergens families in 1911.
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What did your Jergens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jergens. 31% of Jergens men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Jergens women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jergens were Farm Laborer and Saleslady.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Florist
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Cook
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Saleslady
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jergens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jergens 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 360 immigration records available for the last name Jergens. 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 288 military records available for the last name Jergens. For the veterans among your Jergens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jergens lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Jergens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Jergens in 1948 was 50, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jergens 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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