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Agers Family History

Agers Surname Meaning

English: patronymic from Ager. Possibly also German: variant of Eggers.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Agers family from?

You can see how Agers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Agers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Agers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 36 Agers families living in Yorkshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Agers's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Agers families in 1891.
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What did your Agers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Agers. 100% of Agers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Agers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Agers 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Agers. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Agers. For the veterans among your Agers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Agers lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Agers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Agers in 1963 was 52, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Agers 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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