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Ojay Family History

Ojay 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: Oja, Jay, May, Hay, Kay, Day, Omar, Gray, Ray, Say

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Where is the Ojay family from?

You can see how Ojay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ojay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ojay family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Ojay's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Ojay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ojay 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 32 census records available for the last name Ojay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ojay 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Ojay. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ojay. For the veterans among your Ojay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ojay lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Ojay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ojay in 1969 was 63, and 32 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ojay 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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