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Baja Family History

Baja 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: Bara, Basa, Baba, Bala, Baca, Bajaj, Bata, Baka, Raja, Bawa

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Where is the Baja family from?

You can see how Baja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baja family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Baja families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Baja family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Baja's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Baja families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baja 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 149 census records available for the last name Baja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baja 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Baja. 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 52 military records available for the last name Baja. For the veterans among your Baja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baja lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Baja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Baja in 1968 was 69, and 41 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baja 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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