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Vajay Family History

Vajay 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: Vadas, Vara, Vajda, Garay, Bajaj, Rajan, Gabay, Jay, Aday, Ratay

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Where is the Vajay family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vajay 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 Vajay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cook General was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vajay. 100% of Vajay women worked as a Cook General.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Cook General
    100%

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Vajay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vajay 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Vajay. 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 7 military records available for the last name Vajay. For the veterans among your Vajay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vajay lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Vajay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Vajay in 1964 was 77, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vajay 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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