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Lajeuness Family History

Lajeuness 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: Lajeunesse, Lajiness, Lejeune, Jenness, Langness, Caveness, Laginess

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Where is the Lajeuness family from?

You can see how Lajeuness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lajeuness family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Lajeuness families living in Missouri. This was about 56% of all the recorded Lajeuness's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Lajeuness families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lajeuness 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 Lajeuness ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Defintavie were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lajeuness. 100% of Lajeuness men worked as a Journalier and 100% of Lajeuness women worked as a Defintavie.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Defintavie
    100%

What Lajeuness family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Lajeuness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lajeuness 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Lajeuness. 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 111 military records available for the last name Lajeuness. For the veterans among your Lajeuness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lajeuness lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lajeuness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lajeuness in 1964 was 78, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lajeuness 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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