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Blajda Family History

Blajda 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: Blanda, Landa, Banda, Vajda, Bland, Lada, Gajda, Branda, Blaha, Balda

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Where is the Blajda family from?

You can see how Blajda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blajda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Blajda family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Blajda's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Blajda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blajda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Blajda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blajda. 100% of Blajda men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Blajda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Blajda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blajda 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Blajda. 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 19 military records available for the last name Blajda. For the veterans among your Blajda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blajda lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Blajda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Blajda in 1966 was 59, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blajda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blajda 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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