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Jiga Family History

Jiga 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: Higa, Jia, Biga, Miga, Riga, Ji, Jin, Ida, Xia, Jing

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Where is the Jiga family from?

You can see how Jiga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jiga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jiga families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jiga's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Jiga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jiga 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 44 census records available for the last name Jiga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jiga 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Jiga. 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 21 military records available for the last name Jiga. For the veterans among your Jiga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jiga lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Jiga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Jiga in 1952 was 37, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jiga 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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