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Montijo Name Meaning

Spanish and Portuguese: habitational name from any of several places called Montijo in particular one in Badajoz province.

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


Similar surnames: Montejo, Montano, Montoro, Montiel, Montalbo, Montalvo, Monico

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Where is the Montijo family from?

You can see how Montijo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Montijo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Montijo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Montijo families living in California. This was about 94% of all the recorded Montijo's in USA. California had the highest population of Montijo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Montijo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Montijo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Montijo. 52% of Montijo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Montijo women worked as a New Work. .

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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
    52%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Work
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Montijo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Montijo 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Montijo. 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 667 military records available for the last name Montijo. For the veterans among your Montijo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Montijo lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Montijo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Montijo in 1955 was 37, and 74 in 2004.

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