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Jacger Family History

Jacger 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: Jagger, Jaeger, Jager, Alger, Hacker, Hager, Packer, Kacer, Bacher

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Where is the Jacger family from?

You can see how Jacger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jacger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jacger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Jacger families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jacger's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Jacger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jacger 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 Jacger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jacger. 16% of Jacger men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Jacger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jacger were Mechanic and Operator.

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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
    16%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Secretary
    15%
  • Beautician
    15%
  • Operator
    11%

What Jacger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jacger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jacger 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Jacger. 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 182 military records available for the last name Jacger. For the veterans among your Jacger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jacger lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1989, in the United States, Jacger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Jacger in 1975 was 80, and 95 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jacger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jacger 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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