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Hijar Family History

Hijar Surname Meaning

Spanish (Híjar): habitational name from a place called Híjar in Teruel province of pre-Roman origin.

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


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You can see how Hijar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hijar family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Hijar families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Hijar's in USA. California had the highest population of Hijar families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Hijar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hijar 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Hijar. 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 37 military records available for the last name Hijar. For the veterans among your Hijar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hijar lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Hijar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hijar in 1967 was 81, and 64 in 2004.

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