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Zeger Family History

Zeger Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Seger.

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


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Where is the Zeger family from?

You can see how Zeger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zeger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Zeger families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 60% of all the recorded Zeger's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Zeger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeger 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 Zeger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zeger. 54% of Zeger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Zeger women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    54%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%
  • Butcher
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Zeger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zeger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeger 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 492 immigration records available for the last name Zeger. 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 243 military records available for the last name Zeger. For the veterans among your Zeger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeger lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Zeger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Zeger in 1955 was 52, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zeger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeger 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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