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Quijada Family History

Quijada Surname Meaning

Spanish: possibly a nickname for a person with a prominent jaw from quijada ‘jaw jawbone’.

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


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Where is the Quijada family from?

You can see how Quijada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quijada family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Quijada families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Quijada families living in California. This was about 78% of all the recorded Quijada's in USA. California had the highest population of Quijada families in 1880.
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What did your Quijada ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Quijada. 43% of Quijada men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Quijada women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Quijada were Farmer and Saleslady.

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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
    43%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Painter
    8%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Operator
    29%
  • Saleslady
    29%

What Quijada family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Quijada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quijada 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Quijada. 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 259 military records available for the last name Quijada. For the veterans among your Quijada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quijada lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Quijada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Quijada in 1961 was 47, and 64 in 2004.

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