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Cuadra Name Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from a place called Cuadra in Asturias or La Cuadra in Biscay Basque Country from quadra ‘field’.

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


Similar surnames: Madera, Caya, Cuadros, Caira, Cura, Candia, Rada, Sutera, Lara, Clare

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Where is the Cuadra family from?

You can see how Cuadra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cuadra family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Cuadra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Cuadra families living in California. This was about 14% of all the recorded Cuadra's in USA. California had the highest population of Cuadra families in 1920.
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What did your Cuadra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Jornalero and Bordadora were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cuadra. 50% of Cuadra men worked as a Jornalero and 50% of Cuadra women worked as a Bordadora. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cuadra were Asst Moulderer and Mangle Operator. .

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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

  • Jornalero
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Asst Moulderer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bordadora
    50%
  • Mangle Operator
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cuadra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cuadra 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 Cuadra. 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 223 military records available for the last name Cuadra. For the veterans among your Cuadra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cuadra lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Cuadra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Cuadra in 1950 was 27, and 80 in 2004.

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