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Tajer Family History

Tajer 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: Majer, Tager, Tauer, Taber, Tamer, Sayer, Cater, Baker, Bauer, Layer

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Where is the Tajer family from?

You can see how Tajer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tajer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tajer families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Tajer's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Tajer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tajer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tajer ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Tajer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Tajer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tajer 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Tajer. 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 12 military records available for the last name Tajer. For the veterans among your Tajer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tajer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Tajer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tajer in 1962 was 77, and 84 in 2003.

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