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Maeger Family History

Maeger 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: Manger, Jaeger, Mauger, Mager, Saeger, Meger, Yaeger, Maeder, Naeger

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Where is the Maeger family from?

You can see how Maeger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maeger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Maeger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Maeger families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Maeger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Maeger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maeger 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 Maeger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maeger. 34% of Maeger men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Maeger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maeger were Mechanic and Beautician.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Mechanic
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Beautician
    40%

What Maeger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 378 census records available for the last name Maeger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maeger 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 Maeger. 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 196 military records available for the last name Maeger. For the veterans among your Maeger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maeger lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2001, in the United States, Maeger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Maeger in 1954 was 31, and 94 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maeger 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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