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Bajwa Name Meaning

Indian and Pakistani (Punjab): Sikh name based on the name of a Jat clan of unexplained etymology.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bawa, Batra, Batta, Baria, Bajaj, Bala, Sawa, Wajda, Vajda, Barba

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There are 74 census records available for the last name Bajwa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bajwa census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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There are 51 military records available for the last name Bajwa. For the veterans among your Bajwa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bajwa lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Bajwa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bajwa in 1987 was 69, and 83 in 2003.

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