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Jeager Family History

Jeager 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: Seager, Jager, Meager, Jerger, Yeager, Reager, Eager, Jenner, Beaver

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Where is the Jeager family from?

You can see how Jeager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeager family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jeager families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Jeager families living in Missouri. This was about 38% of all the recorded Jeager's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Jeager families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeager 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 Jeager ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jeager. 19% of Jeager men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Jeager women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jeager were Operator and 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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Manager
    11%
  • Operator
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Seamstress
    18%
  • Operator
    18%
  • Stenographer
    18%

What Jeager family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jeager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeager 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Jeager. 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 158 military records available for the last name Jeager. For the veterans among your Jeager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeager lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Jeager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jeager in 1965 was 84, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jeager

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeager 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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