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Quijas Name Meaning

Spanish: probably a habitational name from Quijas in Cantabria.

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


Similar surnames: Quijano, Quinto, Quiros, Quiles, Ribas, Vinas, Ducas, Quispe, Aquila

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Where is the Quijas family from?

You can see how Quijas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quijas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Quijas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Quijas family living in Arizona. This was 100% of all the recorded Quijas's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Quijas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quijas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Quijas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Quijas. 100% of Quijas 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 602 census records available for the last name Quijas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quijas 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 405 immigration records available for the last name Quijas. 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 155 military records available for the last name Quijas. For the veterans among your Quijas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quijas lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Quijas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Quijas in 1954 was 45, and 66 in 2003.

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