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Saniger Family History

Saniger 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: Sanger, Stanger, Sandler, Lanier, Seiger, Sander, Sager, Manger

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Where is the Saniger family from?

You can see how Saniger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saniger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Saniger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Saniger families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Saniger's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Saniger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saniger 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 Saniger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundry were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saniger. 46% of Saniger men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Saniger women worked as a Laundry. Some less common occupations for Americans named Saniger were Miner and Student.

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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
    46%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Wire Worker
    19%
  • Miner
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundry
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Student
    25%

What Saniger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 536 census records available for the last name Saniger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saniger 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Saniger. 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 23 military records available for the last name Saniger. For the veterans among your Saniger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saniger lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2001, in the United States, Saniger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Saniger in 1984 was 87, and 78 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saniger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saniger 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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