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Haniger Family History

Haniger Name 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: Hanger, Habiger, Hager, Lanier, Hunger, Sanger, Manger, Ranger

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Where is the Haniger family from?

You can see how Haniger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haniger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Haniger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Haniger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 47% of all the recorded Haniger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Haniger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haniger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Haniger ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Haniger ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Haniger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haniger 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Haniger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 45 military records available for the last name Haniger. For the veterans among your Haniger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haniger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Haniger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Haniger in 1963 was 74, and 80 in 2003.

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