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Padillas Family History

Padillas Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Padilla, Pasillas, Pallas, Casillas, Barillas, Badilla, Palla

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Where is the Padillas family from?

You can see how Padillas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Padillas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Padillas families living in Arizona. This was about 33% of all the recorded Padillas's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Padillas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Padillas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Padillas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Padillas. 60% of Padillas men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Jornalero
    40%
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Census Records

There are 460 census records available for the last name Padillas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Padillas 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Padillas. 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 Padillas. For the veterans among your Padillas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Padillas lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1996, in the United States, Padillas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Padillas in 1986 was 42, and 48 in 1996.

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