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Janiger Family History

Janiger 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: Lanier, Jagger, Sanger, Manger, Jaeger, Ranger, Junger, Ganger

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Where is the Janiger family from?

You can see how Janiger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janiger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Janiger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Janiger families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Janiger's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Janiger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janiger 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 26 census records available for the last name Janiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janiger 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Janiger. 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 31 military records available for the last name Janiger. For the veterans among your Janiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janiger lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Janiger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Janiger in 1972 was 81, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janiger 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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