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Jerger Family History

Jerger Surname Meaning

South German (Württemberg): patronymic from Jerg a vernacular form of Georg (see George).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Jerger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerger family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jerger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Jerger family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jerger's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Jerger families in 1841.
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There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jerger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerger 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 554 immigration records available for the last name Jerger. 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 520 military records available for the last name Jerger. For the veterans among your Jerger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerger lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Jerger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Jerger in 1961 was 57, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerger 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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