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Pojas Family History

Pojas Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Pojar, Rojas, Jonas, Posa, Pola, Kotas, Riojas, Porras, Panas, Polak

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Where is the Pojas family from?

You can see how Pojas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pojas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pojas family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pojas's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pojas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pojas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pojas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fruit Picker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pojas. 100% of Pojas men worked as a Fruit Picker.

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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

  • Fruit Picker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Pojas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pojas 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Pojas. 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 6 military records available for the last name Pojas. For the veterans among your Pojas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pojas lifespan?

Between 1952 and 1996, in the United States, Pojas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pojas in 1952 was 50, and 85 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pojas 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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