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Janigian Family History

Janigian 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: Lanigan, Nahigian, Jarnigan, Janiga, Hanigan, Mangan, Radigan

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Where is the Janigian family from?

You can see how Janigian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janigian family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Janigian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Janigian families living in Massachusetts. This was about 27% of all the recorded Janigian's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Janigian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janigian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Janigian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Janigian. 37% of Janigian men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Machinist
    19%

What Janigian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 400 census records available for the last name Janigian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janigian 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Janigian. 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 95 military records available for the last name Janigian. For the veterans among your Janigian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janigian lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Janigian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Janigian in 1955 was 48, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Janigian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janigian ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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