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Zaeger Family History

Zaeger 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, Zanger, Zaiger, Saeger, Zager, Zieger, Yaeger, Naeger, Haeger

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Where is the Zaeger family from?

You can see how Zaeger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zaeger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zaeger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Zaeger families living in Georgia. This was about 26% of all the recorded Zaeger's in USA. Georgia and 2 other states had the highest population of Zaeger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zaeger 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 Zaeger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zaeger. 100% of Zaeger men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Zaeger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 312 census records available for the last name Zaeger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaeger 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Zaeger. 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 14 military records available for the last name Zaeger. For the veterans among your Zaeger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaeger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1975, in the United States, Zaeger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Zaeger in 1964 was 83, and 88 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zaeger 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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