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Dajer Family History

Dajer 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: Majer, Damer, Dauer, Dager, Daher, Sayer, Cater, Baker, Bauer, Layer

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Where is the Dajer family from?

You can see how Dajer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dajer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dajer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Dajer family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Dajer's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Dajer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dajer 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 49 census records available for the last name Dajer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dajer 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Dajer. 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 7 military records available for the last name Dajer. For the veterans among your Dajer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dajer lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Dajer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dajer in 1982 was 69, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dajer 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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