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Zagert Family History

Zagert 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: Zager, Tagert, Sagert, Hagert, Hager, Sager, Rager, Egert, Wager

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Where is the Zagert family from?

You can see how Zagert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zagert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zagert family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zagert's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Zagert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zagert 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 7 census records available for the last name Zagert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zagert 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Zagert. 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 21 military records available for the last name Zagert. For the veterans among your Zagert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zagert lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Zagert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zagert in 1984 was 55, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zagert 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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