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Naeger Family History

Naeger Surname Meaning

German (Näger): see Nager.

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


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Where is the Naeger family from?

You can see how Naeger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naeger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Naeger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Naeger family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Naeger's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Naeger families in 1911.
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What did your Naeger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Naeger. 55% of Naeger men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Naeger women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Naeger were Farmer and Teacher.

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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
    55%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Farmer
    21%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Housework
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%

What Naeger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 804 census records available for the last name Naeger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naeger 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Naeger. 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 168 military records available for the last name Naeger. For the veterans among your Naeger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naeger lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Naeger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Naeger in 1940 was 34, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naeger 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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