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Rejan Family History

Rejan 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: Rajan, Regan, Bean, Dean, Trojan, Real, Reza, Read, Roman, Ruan

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Where is the Rejan family from?

You can see how Rejan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rejan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rejan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Rejan family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Rejan's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Rejan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rejan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rejan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rejan. 100% of Rejan women worked as a Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Rejan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rejan 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Rejan. 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 19 military records available for the last name Rejan. For the veterans among your Rejan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rejan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Rejan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rejan in 1973 was 82, and 72 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rejan 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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