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Cajanus Family History

Cajanus 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: Cabanas, Janus, Casaus, Magnus, Claus, Caban, Cadmus, Caras, Cabaniss

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Where is the Cajanus family from?

You can see how Cajanus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cajanus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cajanus family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Cajanus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cajanus families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Cajanus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cajanus 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Cajanus. 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 4 military records available for the last name Cajanus. For the veterans among your Cajanus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cajanus lifespan?

Average Cajanus life expectancy in 1975 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cajanus 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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