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Paajanen Family History

Paajanen 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: Waisanen, Rantanen, Saarinen, Raisanen, Plamann, Patane, Pantaleo

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Where is the Paajanen family from?

You can see how Paajanen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paajanen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Paajanen family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Paajanen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Paajanen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Paajanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paajanen 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Paajanen. 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 22 military records available for the last name Paajanen. For the veterans among your Paajanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paajanen lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Paajanen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Paajanen in 1959 was 52, and 35 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paajanen 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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