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Rajes 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: Rayes, Ranes, Rakes, Raes, Rames, Hayes, Ras, James, Sales, Gates

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What did your Rajes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rajes. 60% of Rajes 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
    60%
  • Bookkeeper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Rajes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rajes 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Rajes. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Rajes. For the veterans among your Rajes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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