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Zendejas Family History

Zendejas Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Mexico): altered form of Spanish Cendejas.

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


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Where is the Zendejas family from?

You can see how Zendejas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zendejas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zendejas family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zendejas's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Zendejas families in 1920.
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What did your Zendejas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zendejas. 100% of Zendejas 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 555 census records available for the last name Zendejas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zendejas 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 902 immigration records available for the last name Zendejas. 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 77 military records available for the last name Zendejas. For the veterans among your Zendejas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zendejas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zendejas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Zendejas in 1963 was 68, and 64 in 2004.

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