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Janiga Family History

Janiga Surname Meaning

Polish Slovak and Czech: from a derivative of the personal name Jan (Slovak Ján) an equivalent of John.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Janiga family from?

You can see how Janiga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janiga family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Janiga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Janiga families living in Illinois. This was about 23% of all the recorded Janiga's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Janiga families in 1920.
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What did your Janiga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Janiga. 40% of Janiga men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Janiga women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Janiga were Clerk and Packing.

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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
    40%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    17%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Ironing
    12%
  • Packing
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Janiga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janiga 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 600 immigration records available for the last name Janiga. 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 638 military records available for the last name Janiga. For the veterans among your Janiga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janiga lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Janiga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Janiga in 1956 was 31, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janiga 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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