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Pajor Family History

Pajor Surname Meaning

Polish: perhaps a nickname from a derivative of Polish dialect pajować ‘to shout or quarrel’.

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


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Where is the Pajor family from?

You can see how Pajor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pajor family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pajor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Pajor families living in Michigan. This was about 14% of all the recorded Pajor's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Pajor families in 1920.
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What did your Pajor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pajor. 43% of Pajor 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
    43%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Buffer
    15%
  • Moulder
    10%

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Census Records

There are 714 census records available for the last name Pajor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pajor 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 498 immigration records available for the last name Pajor. 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 226 military records available for the last name Pajor. For the veterans among your Pajor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pajor lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pajor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Pajor in 1962 was 53, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pajor 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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