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Peja Family History

Peja 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: Pera, Pena, Ceja, Leja, Pesa, Pea, Deja, Papa, Peel, Peck

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Where is the Peja family from?

You can see how Peja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peja family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Peja families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Peja family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Peja's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Peja families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peja 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 37 census records available for the last name Peja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peja 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Peja. 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 49 military records available for the last name Peja. For the veterans among your Peja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peja lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1989, in the United States, Peja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Peja in 1982 was 65, and 72 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peja 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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