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Maraj Family History

Maraj Surname Meaning

Indian: shortened form of Maharaj. This surname is most common in Trinidad and Tobago.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Maraj family from?

You can see how Maraj families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maraj family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Maraj families living in Massachusetts. This was about 60% of all the recorded Maraj's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Maraj families in 1920.
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What did your Maraj ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Maraj. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maraj 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Maraj. 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 37 military records available for the last name Maraj. For the veterans among your Maraj ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maraj lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Maraj life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Maraj in 1967 was 56, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maraj 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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