Origin Displayed: Dutch
Origins Available: Dutch, English, German
Spelling variations of this family name include: Jager, Jäger, Jagger, Jagerr, Jagers, Jaager, Jägger and many more.First found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Christian Jager, who came to New York in 1710; Andreas Jager, who came to Pennsylvania in 1752; C. Hermann Jager, who came to Texas in 1836; Agathe Jager, who arrived in New York, NY in 1853. (From www.HouseOfNames.com Archives copyright © 2000 - 2009)
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