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Cendejas Family History

Cendejas Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from Cendejas de en Medio or Cendejas de la Torre both in Guadalajara province.

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


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You can see how Cendejas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cendejas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Cendejas families living in California. This was about 60% of all the recorded Cendejas's in USA. California had the highest population of Cendejas families in 1920.
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What did your Cendejas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Powermachine Operater was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cendejas. 100% of Cendejas women worked as a Powermachine Operater.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Powermachine Operater
    100%

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Census Records

There are 612 census records available for the last name Cendejas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cendejas 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 435 immigration records available for the last name Cendejas. 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 57 military records available for the last name Cendejas. For the veterans among your Cendejas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cendejas lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Cendejas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Cendejas in 1961 was 32, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cendejas 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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