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Jeger Family History

Jeger 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: Beger, Jaeger, Deger, Eger, Reger, Leger, Seger, Heger, Feger, Jager

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Where is the Jeger family from?

You can see how Jeger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeger family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jeger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Jeger family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Jeger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jeger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jeger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jeger. 34% of Jeger men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Jeger women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Attendant
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 854 census records available for the last name Jeger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeger 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 500 immigration records available for the last name Jeger. 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 180 military records available for the last name Jeger. For the veterans among your Jeger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Jeger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jeger in 1964 was 71, and 79 in 2001.

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