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Tijerina Family History

Tijerina Surname Meaning

Hispanic: probably a derivative of tijera ‘scissors’ hence a metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of scissors or for a user of scissors

i.e. a tailor.

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


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Where is the Tijerina family from?

You can see how Tijerina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tijerina family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tijerina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 28 Tijerina families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Tijerina's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Tijerina families in 1880.
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What did your Tijerina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tijerina. 52% of Tijerina men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Tijerina women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tijerina were Fruit Picker and 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
    52%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Fruit Picker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tijerina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tijerina 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Tijerina. 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 836 military records available for the last name Tijerina. For the veterans among your Tijerina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tijerina lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Tijerina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Tijerina in 1957 was 43, and 73 in 2004.

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