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Yagers Family History

Yagers 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: Yager, Agers, Magers, Wagers, Jagers, Sagers, Hager, Sager, Rager

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Where is the Yagers family from?

You can see how Yagers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yagers family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Yagers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Yagers family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Yagers's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Yagers families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yagers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Yagers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yagers 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Yagers. 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 15 military records available for the last name Yagers. For the veterans among your Yagers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yagers lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Yagers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Yagers in 1975 was 74, and 64 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yagers 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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