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Janig Family History

Janig 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: Janis, Janik, Jani, Hanig, Jang, Janiga, Wang, Yang, Kang, Tang

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Where is the Janig family from?

You can see how Janig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janig family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Janig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Janig family living in Massachusetts. This was about 25% of all the recorded Janig's in USA. Massachusetts and 3 other states had the highest population of Janig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janig 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 120 census records available for the last name Janig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janig 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Janig. 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 47 military records available for the last name Janig. For the veterans among your Janig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janig lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1978, in the United States, Janig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Janig in 1973 was 94, and 97 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janig 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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