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Grajeda Family History

Grajeda Surname Meaning

Spanish: derivative of grajo ‘rook (Corvus frugilegus)’ hence a topographic name for someone who lived by a rookery or in a place frequented by rooks.

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


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Where is the Grajeda family from?

You can see how Grajeda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grajeda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Grajeda families living in California. This was about 43% of all the recorded Grajeda's in USA. California had the highest population of Grajeda families in 1920.
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What did your Grajeda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grajeda. 58% of Grajeda men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Grajeda women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grajeda were Beet Labor 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
    58%
  • Laborer Agricultur
    11%
  • Gardener
    11%
  • Beet Labor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grajeda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grajeda 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Grajeda. 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 285 military records available for the last name Grajeda. For the veterans among your Grajeda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grajeda lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Grajeda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Grajeda in 1963 was 55, and 62 in 2004.

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