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Jogerst Family History

Jogerst 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: Jokerst, Oberst, Gerst, Boerst, Jowers, Joers, Foerst, Bogert, Rogers

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Where is the Jogerst family from?

You can see how Jogerst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jogerst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jogerst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Jogerst families living in Wisconsin. This was about 55% of all the recorded Jogerst's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Jogerst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jogerst 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 Jogerst ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Operator
    100%

What Jogerst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Jogerst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jogerst 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Jogerst. 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 67 military records available for the last name Jogerst. For the veterans among your Jogerst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jogerst lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Jogerst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jogerst in 1967 was 89, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jogerst

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jogerst 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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