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Tejeda Family History

Tejeda Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of numerous places (in Cáceres, Gran Canaria, and Toledo) named Tejeda.

It derives from a collective form of tejo ‘yew tree’.

The term tejo itself comes from the Latin taxus.

These places are characterized by their association with the yew tree.

The name reflects regional distinctions and the natural environment of the areas named Tejeda.

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


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Where is the Tejeda family from?

You can see how Tejeda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tejeda family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tejeda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Tejeda families living in Texas. This was about 79% of all the recorded Tejeda's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Tejeda families in 1880.
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What did your Tejeda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tejeda. 43% of Tejeda men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Tejeda women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tejeda were Cook 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%
  • Farmer
    39%
  • Waiter
    10%
  • Cook
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    67%
  • Saleslady
    34%

What Tejeda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Tejeda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tejeda 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 Tejeda. 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 277 military records available for the last name Tejeda. For the veterans among your Tejeda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tejeda lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Tejeda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Tejeda in 1960 was 54, and 59 in 2004.

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