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Bajan Family History

Bajan 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: Balan, Bazan, Baran, Bajaj, Bagan, Rajan, Bahan, Baron, Bean, Bain

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Where is the Bajan family from?

You can see how Bajan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bajan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Bajan families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bajan's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bajan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bajan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bajan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bajan. 100% of Bajan 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 216 census records available for the last name Bajan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bajan 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Bajan. 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 Bajan. For the veterans among your Bajan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bajan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bajan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bajan in 1965 was 68, and 74 in 2004.

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