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Jahnig Family History

Jahnig 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: Jahn, Janis, Jahnke, Janning, Janik, Jahner, Jani, Hannig, Hanig

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Where is the Jahnig family from?

You can see how Jahnig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jahnig family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jahnig families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Jahnig families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Jahnig's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Jahnig families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jahnig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Jahnig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jahnig 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Jahnig. 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 193 military records available for the last name Jahnig. For the veterans among your Jahnig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jahnig lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Jahnig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jahnig in 1966 was 60, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jahnig 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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