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Gajus Family History

Gajus 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: Gaus, Galus, Ganus, Gates, Gajda, Gans, Maus, Gass, Matus, Gajdos

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Where is the Gajus family from?

You can see how Gajus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gajus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Gajus families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gajus's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gajus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gajus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gajus ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Gajus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gajus 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Gajus. 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 52 military records available for the last name Gajus. For the veterans among your Gajus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gajus lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Gajus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gajus in 1946 was 40, and 86 in 2004.

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