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Gajeway Family History

Gajeway 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: Gadway, Galway, Gasaway, Janeway, Jakeway, Gazaway, Ganaway, Goewey

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Where is the Gajeway family from?

You can see how Gajeway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gajeway family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gajeway family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gajeway's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gajeway families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Gajeway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gajeway 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gajeway. 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 26 military records available for the last name Gajeway. For the veterans among your Gajeway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gajeway lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2000, in the United States, Gajeway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gajeway in 1986 was 62, and 90 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gajeway 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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