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Pedraja Name Meaning

Spanish (mainly Cantabria): habitational name from a place called La Pedraja del Portillo in Valladolid province or more likely from a lost place of that name in Cantabria.

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


Similar surnames: Pedraza, Perala, Pedrosa, Podraza, Perata, Peraza, Pedroza, Perla

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Where is the Pedraja family from?

You can see how Pedraja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pedraja family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Pedraja families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Pedraja families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Pedraja's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Pedraja families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pedraja surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pedraja ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pedraja. 100% of Pedraja 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 264 census records available for the last name Pedraja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pedraja 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 472 immigration records available for the last name Pedraja. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Pedraja. For the veterans among your Pedraja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pedraja lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Pedraja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pedraja in 1972 was 64, and 75 in 2004.

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