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Jage Family History

Jage 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: Lage, Kage, Page, Cage, Gage, Sage, Hage, Wage, Jager, Jane

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Where is the Jage family from?

You can see how Jage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jage family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jage families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Jage family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jage's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Jage families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jage surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jage ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jage. 38% of Jage men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Salesman
    38%
  • Elevator Operator
    25%
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Census Records

There are 633 census records available for the last name Jage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jage 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Jage. 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 492 military records available for the last name Jage. For the veterans among your Jage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jage lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Jage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Jage in 1963 was 70, and 87 in 2003.

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