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Laje Family History

Laje 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: Lage, Lane, Lake, Lade, Lare, Lace, Lape, Lame, Laue, Laye

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Where is the Laje family from?

You can see how Laje families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laje family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Laje family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Laje's in USA. New York had the highest population of Laje families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laje 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 Laje ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Laje. 100% of Laje 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%

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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Laje. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laje 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Laje. 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 9 military records available for the last name Laje. For the veterans among your Laje ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laje lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Laje life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Laje in 1978 was 86, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laje 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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