Gaj Family History

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Gaj Name Meaning

from a short form of the personal name Gajus. topographic name from gaj ‘grove’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Gal, Lau, Gay, Mar, Raj, Gad, Mak, Bar, Garb, Sas

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Gaj Family Origin

Where is the Gaj family from?

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You can see how Gaj families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaj family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gaj families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 21% of all the recorded Gaj's in the USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Gaj families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaj surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Gaj Family Occupations

What did your Gaj ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the US named Gaj. 30% of Gaj men worked as a Laborer

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Top Male Occupations in 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Crane Operator
    12%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Gaj Historical Records

What Gaj family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 536 census records available for the last name Gaj. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaj census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 541 immigration records available for the last name Gaj. 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 Card

There are 292 military records available for the last name Gaj. For the veterans among your Gaj ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Gaj Life Expectancy

What is the average Gaj lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gaj life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gaj in 1962 was 80, and 60 in 2004.

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