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Jeghers Family History

Jeghers 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: Seghers, Nethers, Eggers, Meggers, Gethers, Jaegers, Segers, Egbers

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Where is the Jeghers family from?

You can see how Jeghers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeghers family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jeghers family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jeghers's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Jeghers families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeghers 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 Jeghers ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Contract Painter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Jeghers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeghers 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Jeghers. 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 17 military records available for the last name Jeghers. For the veterans among your Jeghers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeghers lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Jeghers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jeghers in 1956 was 52, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeghers 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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