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Zeager Family History

Zeager 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: Zeiger, Zager, Zerger, Seager, Meager, Zenger, Yeager, Reager, Zeamer

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Where is the Zeager family from?

You can see how Zeager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeager family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zeager families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Zeager families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 31% of all the recorded Zeager's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zeager families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeager surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zeager ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zeager. 44% of Zeager men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Zeager women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zeager were Farm Laborer and Owner. .

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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
    44%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Owner
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zeager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeager 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Zeager. 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 192 military records available for the last name Zeager. For the veterans among your Zeager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeager lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Zeager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Zeager in 1960 was 63, and 86 in 2004.

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