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Agerter Family History

Agerter 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: Aegerter, Germer, Gerster, Angerer, Geter, Getter, Gerber, Gerger

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Where is the Agerter family from?

You can see how Agerter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Agerter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Agerter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Agerter families living in Ohio. This was about 73% of all the recorded Agerter's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Agerter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Agerter 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 Agerter ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Agerter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 560 census records available for the last name Agerter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Agerter 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Agerter. 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 170 military records available for the last name Agerter. For the veterans among your Agerter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Agerter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Agerter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Agerter in 1963 was 72, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Agerter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Agerter 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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