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Haj Name Meaning

Muslim: nickname for a pilgrim to Mecca from Arabic ḥājj ‘pilgrim someone who has undertaken the hadj’ (see also Haji ) from ḥajj ‘the pilgrimage to Mecca’. Compare Alhaj Elhaj and Hajj .

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


Similar surnames: Han, Hay, Ham, Ha, Raj, Hai, Haw, Hau, Maj, Haq

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Where is the Haj family from?

You can see how Haj families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haj family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Haj families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Haj's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Haj families in 1920.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Haj ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Haj. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haj 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Haj. 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 135 military records available for the last name Haj. For the veterans among your Haj ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haj lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Haj life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Haj in 1967 was 76, and 51 in 2004.

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