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Tijerino Family History

Tijerino Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Nicaragua and Costa Rica): altered form of Tijerina or perhaps of Spanish Tijero.

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


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Where is the Tijerino family from?

You can see how Tijerino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tijerino family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tijerino families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Tijerino families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Tijerino's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Tijerino families in 1880.
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What did your Tijerino ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tijerino. 72% of Tijerino 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
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Tijerino family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Tijerino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tijerino 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Tijerino. 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 17 military records available for the last name Tijerino. For the veterans among your Tijerino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tijerino lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Tijerino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Tijerino in 1973 was 78, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tijerino

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tijerino 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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