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Haeger Name Meaning

German (Häger): see Hager .

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


Similar surnames: Hager, Naeger, Yaeger, Jaeger, Hauger, Saeger, Hoeger, Hagger, Haener

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Where is the Haeger family from?

You can see how Haeger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haeger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Haeger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Haeger families living in Essex. This was about 64% of all the recorded Haeger's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Haeger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haeger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Haeger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haeger. 16% of Haeger men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Haeger women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haeger were Manager 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
    16%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Manager
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    38%
  • Stenographer
    38%
  • Housework
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Haeger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haeger 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 793 immigration records available for the last name Haeger. 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 617 military records available for the last name Haeger. For the veterans among your Haeger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haeger lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Haeger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Haeger in 1957 was 48, and 66 in 2004.

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