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Yaegers Family History

Yaegers 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: Jaegers, Yaeger, Jaeger, Saeger, Angers, Yager, Yarger, Agers, Magers

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Where is the Yaegers family from?

You can see how Yaegers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yaegers family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yaegers family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Yaegers's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Yaegers families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Yaegers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yaegers 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Yaegers. 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 11 military records available for the last name Yaegers. For the veterans among your Yaegers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yaegers lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1982, in the United States, Yaegers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Yaegers in 1964 was 70, and 77 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yaegers 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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