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Ajster Family History

Ajster 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: Amster, Aster, Auster, Master, Asker, Oster, Alter, Easter, Achter

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ajster 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 Ajster ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Ajster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ajster 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Ajster. 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 22 military records available for the last name Ajster. For the veterans among your Ajster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ajster lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ajster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ajster in 1963 was 81, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ajster 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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