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Staniger Family History

Staniger 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: Stanger, Staiger, Stanifer, Sanger, Swanger, Stonier, Tanger, Spanier

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Where is the Staniger family from?

You can see how Staniger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staniger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Staniger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Staniger family living in Wyoming. This was 100% of all the recorded Staniger's in USA. Wyoming had the highest population of Staniger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Staniger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Staniger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Staniger. 100% of Staniger men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Staniger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staniger 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Staniger. 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 35 military records available for the last name Staniger. For the veterans among your Staniger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staniger lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Staniger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Staniger in 1970 was 86, and 79 in 2004.

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