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Vajnar Family History

Vajnar 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: Vajda, Vassar, Vejar, Najar, Wojnar, Malnar, Vana, Varner, Najjar

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Where is the Vajnar family from?

You can see how Vajnar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vajnar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vajnar families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vajnar's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Vajnar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vajnar 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 Vajnar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vajnar. 100% of Vajnar men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Vajnar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Vajnar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vajnar 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Vajnar. 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 Vajnar. For the veterans among your Vajnar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vajnar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vajnar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vajnar in 1963 was 84, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vajnar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vajnar 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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