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Gajer Family History

Gajer 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: Gaber, Gauer, Majer, Gager, Gaier, Galer, Gaver, Gamer, Gaer, Gater

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Where is the Gajer family from?

You can see how Gajer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gajer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gajer families living in Indiana. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gajer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Gajer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gajer 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 Gajer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Operator
    100%

What Gajer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Gajer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gajer 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 326 immigration records available for the last name Gajer. 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 20 military records available for the last name Gajer. For the veterans among your Gajer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gajer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gajer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gajer in 1966 was 74, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gajer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gajer 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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