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Jagow Name Meaning

East German: habitational name from a place called Jagow for example in Pomerania and near Prenzlau in Brandenburg.

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


Similar surnames: Janow, Rakow, Gadow, Karow, Cahow, Javor, Jaso, Galow, Jago, Kadow

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Where is the Jagow family from?

You can see how Jagow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jagow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jagow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Jagow family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jagow's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Jagow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jagow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jagow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jagow. 37% of Jagow men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Jagow women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jagow were Clerk and Teacher. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jagow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jagow 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Jagow. 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 Jagow. For the veterans among your Jagow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jagow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jagow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jagow in 1963 was 83, and 62 in 2004.

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