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Raju Family History

Raju Name Meaning

Indian (southern states): from a personal name a variant of Raj . — Note: Since South Indians traditionally do not have hereditary surnames this name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

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


Similar surnames: Raja, Raj, Rau, Ravi, Rao, Raef, Rain, Grau, Raza, Rauh

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Where is the Raju family from?

You can see how Raju families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raju family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Raju families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Raju families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Raju's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Raju families in 1911.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Raju ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Raju. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raju 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 400 immigration records available for the last name Raju. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 172 military records available for the last name Raju. For the veterans among your Raju ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raju lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2003, in the United States, Raju life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Raju in 1986 was 54, and 59 in 2003.

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