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Sendejas Family History

Sendejas Surname Meaning

Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Cendejas.

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


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Where is the Sendejas family from?

You can see how Sendejas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sendejas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Sendejas families living in California. This was about 43% of all the recorded Sendejas's in USA. California had the highest population of Sendejas families in 1920.
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What did your Sendejas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sendejas. 38% of Sendejas 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
    38%
  • Fumigator
    38%
  • Pea Picker
    25%

What Sendejas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 653 census records available for the last name Sendejas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sendejas 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Sendejas. 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 55 military records available for the last name Sendejas. For the veterans among your Sendejas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sendejas lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Sendejas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sendejas in 1953 was 53, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sendejas 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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