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Jegen Family History

Jegen 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: Regen, Jelen, Degen, Tegen, Hagen, Leven, Eden, Beger, Bogen, Jaeger

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Where is the Jegen family from?

You can see how Jegen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jegen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jegen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Jegen families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Jegen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Jegen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jegen 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 Jegen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jegen. 100% of Jegen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Jegen women worked as an Inspector.

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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

  • Inspector
    100%

What Jegen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Jegen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jegen 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Jegen. 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 88 military records available for the last name Jegen. For the veterans among your Jegen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jegen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Jegen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jegen in 1968 was 65, and 94 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jegen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jegen 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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