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Rajah Family History

Rajah Surname Meaning

see Raja.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Rajah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rajah family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rajah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Rajah families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Rajah's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Rajah families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Rajah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rajah 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Rajah. 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 53 military records available for the last name Rajah. For the veterans among your Rajah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rajah lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Rajah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rajah in 1960 was 56, and 31 in 2004.

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