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Sainger Family History

Sainger 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: Slinger, Sanger, Salinger, Singer, Swinger, Saenger, Stinger, Stanger

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Where is the Sainger family from?

You can see how Sainger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sainger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sainger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Sainger families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sainger's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Sainger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sainger 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 174 census records available for the last name Sainger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sainger 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Sainger. 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 18 military records available for the last name Sainger. For the veterans among your Sainger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sainger lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sainger 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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