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Tager Family History

Tager Surname Meaning

German (Täger): from an ancient Germanic personal name formed with tac ‘day’ as the first element.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name a Yiddishized form of Hebrew tagar ‘merchant’.

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


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You can see how Tager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tager family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tager families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Tager families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Tager's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tager families in 1891.
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What did your Tager ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tager. 100% of Tager women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Tager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tager 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Tager. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tager. For the veterans among your Tager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tager lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Tager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tager in 1960 was 67, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tager 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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