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Daeger Family History

Daeger Surname 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, Deger, Draeger, Saeger, Dager, Danger, Yaeger, Dreger, Naeger

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Where is the Daeger family from?

You can see how Daeger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daeger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Daeger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Daeger families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Daeger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Daeger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daeger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Daeger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Daeger. 100% of Daeger men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Daeger women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Daeger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Daeger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daeger 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Daeger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 74 military records available for the last name Daeger. For the veterans among your Daeger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daeger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Daeger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Daeger in 1966 was 65, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Daeger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daeger ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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