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Zagers Family History

Zagers 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: Zager, Agers, Magers, Wagers, Jagers, Sagers, Zegers, Hager, Sager

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Where is the Zagers family from?

You can see how Zagers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zagers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zagers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Zagers families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Zagers's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zagers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zagers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zagers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zagers. 72% of Zagers 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
    72%
  • Owner
    29%
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Census Records

There are 343 census records available for the last name Zagers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zagers 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Zagers. 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 76 military records available for the last name Zagers. For the veterans among your Zagers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zagers lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Zagers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Zagers in 1958 was 52, and 82 in 2003.

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