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Janzig Family History

Janzig 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: Danzig, Danzi, Janis, Jansing, Janz, Tanzi, Janning, Janik, Jani

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Where is the Janzig family from?

You can see how Janzig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janzig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Janzig families living in Minnesota. This was about 44% of all the recorded Janzig's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Janzig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janzig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Janzig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Janzig. 60% of Janzig men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

What Janzig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Janzig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janzig 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Janzig. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Janzig. For the veterans among your Janzig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janzig lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Janzig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Janzig in 1968 was 78, and 86 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Janzig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janzig 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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