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San Juan Surname Meaning

Spanish (also Sanjuan): habitational name from any of numerous places so named for a local shrine or church dedicated to Saint John (Spanish San Juan);

see John.

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


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Where is the San Juan family from?

You can see how San Juan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The San Juan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most San Juan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 San Juan families living in New Mexico. This was 100% of all the recorded San Juan's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of San Juan families in 1880.
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What did your San Juan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named San Juan. 100% of San Juan 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name San Juan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, San Juan 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 San Juan. 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 460 military records available for the last name San Juan. For the veterans among your San Juan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average San Juan lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, San Juan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for San Juan in 1960 was 42, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your San Juan 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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