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Rajander Family History

Rajander 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: Rylander, Rosander, Mander, Lavender, Lander, Wander, Bolander

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Where is the Rajander family from?

You can see how Rajander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rajander family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rajander family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rajander's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Rajander families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rajander 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 52 census records available for the last name Rajander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rajander 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Rajander. 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 13 military records available for the last name Rajander. For the veterans among your Rajander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rajander lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1991, in the United States, Rajander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Rajander in 1967 was 81, and 73 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rajander 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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