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Pajena Family History

Pajena 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: Parent, Cadena, Palen, Patera, Saxena, Pena, Avena, Catena, Pacyna

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Where is the Pajena family from?

You can see how Pajena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pajena family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Pajena families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pajena's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pajena families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Pajena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pajena 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pajena. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pajena. For the veterans among your Pajena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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