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Aja Family History

Aja Surname Meaning

Spanish: perhaps a metonymic occupational name from 'aja' ‘chisel’, ‘adze’.

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


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Where is the Aja family from?

You can see how Aja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aja family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Aja families living in Vermont. This was about 38% of all the recorded Aja's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Aja families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aja 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 Aja ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aja. 46% of Aja men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Aja women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aja were Owner and 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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Miner
    19%
  • Sheep Man
    19%
  • Owner
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Aja family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 677 census records available for the last name Aja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aja 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 990 immigration records available for the last name Aja. 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 348 military records available for the last name Aja. For the veterans among your Aja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aja lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Aja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Aja in 1956 was 47, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aja 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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