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Quijano Family History

Quijano Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from Quijano in Cantabria.

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


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Where is the Quijano family from?

You can see how Quijano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quijano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Quijano families living in Texas. This was about 19% of all the recorded Quijano's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Quijano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quijano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Quijano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Mill Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Quijano. 46% of Quijano men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Quijano women worked as a Mill Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Quijano were Bookkeeper 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
    46%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Mill Operator
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Mill Operator
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Quijano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Quijano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quijano 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 Quijano. 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 649 military records available for the last name Quijano. For the veterans among your Quijano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quijano lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Quijano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Quijano in 1942 was 23, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Quijano

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quijano 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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