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![Show Contents]() Jäggers History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Early Origins of the Jäggers familyThe surname Jäggers was 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. The name was first recorded in Amsterdam, an ancient 13th century town held by the Lords of Amstel. Giesebrecht II built a castle there. Geisbrecht III built the dam to keep out the sea. It is first mentioned in charters of 1275 when Floris IV, the count of Holland granted its charter. It became a city of great mercantile wealth. It hold great treasures of art. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family. Early History of the Jäggers familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Jäggers research. Another 107 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1678, 1843 and 1855 are included under the topic Early Jäggers History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Jäggers Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Jager, Jäger, Jagger, Jagerr, Jagers, Jaager, Jägger and many more. Early Notables of the Jäggers familyMore information is included under the topic Early Jäggers Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Jäggers RankingIn the United States, the name Jäggers is the 8,287th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
 Jäggers migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Jäggers Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- George N. Jaggers, aged 49, who arrived in America, in 1893
- Mrs. George N. Jaggers, aged 47, who arrived in America, in 1893
Jäggers Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Homer Jaggers, aged 22, who arrived in America, in 1918
- Edward Jaggers, aged 29, who arrived in America from Birmingham, England, in 1920
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- Bobby Jaggers (b. 1948), American retired professional wrestler
- Stanley Jaggers (b. 1889), American Republican politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from Kentucky 4th District, 1936, 1948; Chair of Larue County Republican Party, 1940-50 2
- Mrs. Miranda Jane Jaggers B.E.M., British recipient of Medallist of the British Empire Medal 29th December 2018 for services to the River Thames Boat Project 3
- Amy Crossley Jaggers (1908-1993), British Olympic gymnast
- John Jaggers (1872-1942), British trade unionist and Labour Party politician
- Samuel Thornton Jaggers (1904-1964), Welsh cricketer
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- Mr. Eric Jaggers (b. 1919), English Stoker 2nd Class serving for the Royal Navy from Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England, who sailed into battle and died in the HMS Hood sinking 4
- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
- The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 7) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
- "Birthday and New Year Honours Lists (1940 to 2019)." Issue 62507, 28 December 2018 | London Gazette, The Gazette, Dec. 2018, www.thegazette.co.uk/honours-lists
- H.M.S. Hood Association-Battle Cruiser Hood: Crew Information - H.M.S. Hood Rolls of Honour, Men Lost in the Sinking of H.M.S. Hood, 24th May 1941. (Retrieved 2016, July 15) . Retrieved from http://www.hmshood.com/crew/memorial/roh_24may41.htm
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