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Bajer Family History

Bajer 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: Baker, Bauer, Baer, Bayer, Bader, Majer, Baber, Bater, Baver, Bajek

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Where is the Bajer family from?

You can see how Bajer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bajer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bajer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Bajer families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bajer's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bajer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bajer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bajer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bajer. 50% of Bajer men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 988 census records available for the last name Bajer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bajer 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 742 immigration records available for the last name Bajer. 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 325 military records available for the last name Bajer. For the veterans among your Bajer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bajer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bajer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bajer in 1960 was 54, and 74 in 2004.

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