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Jegier Family History

Jegier 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: Regier, Jenner, Egger, Beger, Jagger, Jaeger, Venier, Heier, Deger

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Where is the Jegier family from?

You can see how Jegier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jegier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jegier family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jegier's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Jegier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jegier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Jegier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jegier 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Jegier. 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 8 military records available for the last name Jegier. For the veterans among your Jegier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jegier lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Jegier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jegier in 1966 was 67, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jegier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jegier 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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