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Jaerger Family History

Jaerger Name 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: Jaeger, Joerger, Jerger, Berger, Jagger, Jarmer, Ferger, Boerger

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Where is the Jaerger family from?

You can see how Jaerger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaerger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jaerger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Jaerger families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Jaerger's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Jaerger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaerger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jaerger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jaerger. 100% of Jaerger men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Jaerger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaerger 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Jaerger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Jaerger. For the veterans among your Jaerger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaerger lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Jaerger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jaerger in 1973 was 65, and 86 in 1997.

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