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Zegger Family History

Zegger 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: Egger, Zeiger, Zerger, Hegger, Zenger, Zeger, Berger, Zehner, Zeller

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zegger 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 45 census records available for the last name Zegger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zegger 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Zegger. 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 8 military records available for the last name Zegger. For the veterans among your Zegger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zegger lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Zegger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Zegger in 1976 was 83, and 71 in 1999.

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