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Pantoja Family History

Pantoja Name Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from a Pantoja in Toledo.

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


Similar surnames: Kantola, Partida, Canto, Pantano, Panton, Panza, Parton, Canosa

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Where is the Pantoja family from?

You can see how Pantoja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pantoja family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pantoja families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Pantoja families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Pantoja's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Pantoja families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pantoja surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pantoja ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pantoja. 44% of Pantoja 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
    44%
  • Labrador
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Jornalero
    14%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Pantoja. 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 652 military records available for the last name Pantoja. For the veterans among your Pantoja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pantoja lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Pantoja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Pantoja in 1956 was 30, and 65 in 2004.

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