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Rajar Family History

Rajar 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: Rajan, Raja, Najar, Rasar, Ragar, Lazar, Rana, Rada, Major, Haar

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Where is the Rajar family from?

You can see how Rajar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rajar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rajar family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rajar's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Rajar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rajar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rajar ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Rajar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rajar 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Rajar. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rajar. For the veterans among your Rajar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rajar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1985, in the United States, Rajar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rajar in 1965 was 77, and 81 in 1985.

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