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Lajiness Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Lajeunesse . Compare Laginess .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Laginess, Caviness, Laine, Lapine, Cavaness, Cavness, Caveness

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Where is the Lajiness family from?

You can see how Lajiness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lajiness family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Lajiness families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lajiness's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Lajiness families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lajiness surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lajiness ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lajiness. 64% of Lajiness men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lajiness women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    64%
  • Paper Maker
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Lajiness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lajiness 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Lajiness. 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 274 military records available for the last name Lajiness. For the veterans among your Lajiness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lajiness lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Lajiness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lajiness in 1954 was 42, and 76 in 2003.

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