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Jaja Family History

Jaja Surname 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: Jama, Raja, Jara, Aja, Jasa, Hata, Kaba, Papa, Sala, Rana

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Where is the Jaja family from?

You can see how Jaja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaja family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jaja families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Jaja's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jaja families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaja surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Jaja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaja 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Jaja. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Jaja. For the veterans among your Jaja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaja lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Jaja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Jaja in 1969 was 75, and 46 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jaja

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaja ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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