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Rajer Family History

Rajer 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: Rader, Rager, Raper, Raber, Rater, Majer, Ramer, Rayer, Raker, Raser

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Where is the Rajer family from?

You can see how Rajer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rajer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rajer families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rajer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rajer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rajer 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 115 census records available for the last name Rajer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rajer 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Rajer. 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 38 military records available for the last name Rajer. For the veterans among your Rajer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rajer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Rajer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rajer in 1966 was 83, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rajer 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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