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Bajak Family History

Bajak 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: Barak, Bajaj, Bacak, Bujak, Pajak, Basak, Bajek, Back, Bank, Bara

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Where is the Bajak family from?

You can see how Bajak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bajak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Bajak families living in Michigan. This was about 43% of all the recorded Bajak's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bajak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bajak 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 Bajak ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Bajak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Bajak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bajak 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Bajak. 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 68 military records available for the last name Bajak. For the veterans among your Bajak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bajak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Bajak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bajak in 1963 was 77, and 80 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bajak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bajak 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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