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Raj Name Meaning

Indian (northern and southern states): Hindu name from Sanskrit raja ‘king’. In the northern states, it probably evolved into a family name from use as the final element of a compound personal name such as Prithviraj ‘king of the earth’ . In South India it is used only as a male given name, but it has come to be used as a family name in the U.S. among people from South India. Among Tamil and Malayalam speakers who have migrated from their home states, it is a variant of Rajan.

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


Similar surnames: Ram, Rao, Raja, Ray, Rai, Ras, Rau, Raw, Das, Raju

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Raj Family Origin

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You can see how Raj families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raj family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Raj families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Raj families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Raj's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Raj families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raj surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Raj Family Occupations

What did your Raj ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Raj occupation in the USA was Farmer. 100% of Raj's were Farmers.

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    100%

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

Raj Historical Records

What Raj family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Raj. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raj 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 Raj. 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 Raj. For the veterans among your Raj ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Raj Life Expectancy

What is the average Raj lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Raj life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Raj in 1967 was 47, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raj 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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