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Pajan Family History

Pajan 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: Pagan, Payan, Rajan, Pajak, Pavan, Palan, Pan, Papa, Kazan, Fagan

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Where is the Pajan family from?

You can see how Pajan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pajan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pajan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Pajan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pajan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Pajan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pajan 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 224 census records available for the last name Pajan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pajan 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Pajan. 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 9 military records available for the last name Pajan. For the veterans among your Pajan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pajan lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Pajan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Pajan in 1979 was 62, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pajan 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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