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

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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.
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Gaj Family Occupations

What did your Gaj ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gaj ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Gaj Historical Records

What Gaj family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 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 642 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 1,000 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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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaj 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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