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Zaj Family History

Zaj 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: Raj, Zak, Maj, Zar, Gaj, Zay, Han, Zhu, Yan, May

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Zaj. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaj 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Zaj. 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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There are 13 military records available for the last name Zaj. For the veterans among your Zaj ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaj lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Zaj life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Zaj in 1973 was 83, and 61 in 2001.

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