Origins of the Jaeger surname
About the Jaegers
We have a total of 1697 records for people with the last name Jaeger.
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Interesting facts about Jaeger
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Jaeger surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.
Who were Jaegers most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Jaegers.
What are the most common Jaeger first names?
John
William
Anna
Anna Maria
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Common jobs for Jaegers
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Jaegers in 1921
Barmaid
4
Governess
4
Merchant
3
Child
2
Clerks
2
Common male occupations for Jaegers in 1921
Farm Hands
18
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
14
General Farmers
13
Skilled Mechanics And Repairmen
12
Clerks
8
