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Budaj Family History

Budaj Surname Meaning

Slovak and Polish: from a short form of any of Slavic compound personal names based on the element bud ‘to inspire’ (see Buda) or a nickname derived from budiť (Slovak) budzić (Polish) ‘to wake’.

As a Slovak name it may also be of Hungarian origin (see Budai).

Croatian: Slavicized form of Hungarian Budai.

Compare Buday.

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


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Where is the Budaj family from?

You can see how Budaj families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Budaj family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Budaj families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Budaj's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Budaj families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Budaj 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 Budaj ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tinsmith was the top reported job for people in the USA named Budaj. 50% of Budaj men worked as a Tinsmith.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Tinsmith
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Budaj. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Budaj 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Budaj. 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 79 military records available for the last name Budaj. For the veterans among your Budaj ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Budaj lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Budaj life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Budaj in 1967 was 84, and 46 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Budaj 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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