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Faja Family History

Faja 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: Fava, Fara, Fata, Fama, Raja, Aja, Faga, Faia, Hata, Fang

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Where is the Faja family from?

You can see how Faja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faja family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Faja families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Faja families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Faja's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Faja families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faja 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 72 census records available for the last name Faja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faja 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Faja. 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 Faja. For the veterans among your Faja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faja lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Faja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Faja in 1973 was 67, and 49 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Faja

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faja 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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