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Joerger Family History

Joerger Surname Meaning

South German (Jörger): derivative of Jörg a German vernacular form of Greek Geōrgios (see George).

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


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Where is the Joerger family from?

You can see how Joerger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joerger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Joerger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Joerger family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Joerger's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Joerger families in 1891.
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What did your Joerger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Joerger. 16% of Joerger men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Joerger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Joerger were Clerk and Saleswoman.

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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
    16%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Waitress
    13%
  • Saleswoman
    13%

What Joerger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Joerger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joerger 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 643 immigration records available for the last name Joerger. 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 920 military records available for the last name Joerger. For the veterans among your Joerger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joerger lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Joerger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Joerger in 1955 was 62, and 74 in 2004.

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