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Oaxaca Name Meaning

Hispanic (Mexico): habitational name or ethnic name from Oaxaca a state in southwest Mexico derived from Nahuatl (Aztec) huaxyacac denoting a kind of tree (Leucaena leucocephala) native to Mexico.

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


Similar surnames: Barca, Abarca, Arata, Araya, Salama, Nagata, Haack, Baca, Kamara

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Where is the Oaxaca family from?

You can see how Oaxaca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oaxaca family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oaxaca family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Oaxaca's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Oaxaca families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oaxaca surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oaxaca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oaxaca. 100% of Oaxaca 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 534 census records available for the last name Oaxaca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oaxaca 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Oaxaca. 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 70 military records available for the last name Oaxaca. For the veterans among your Oaxaca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oaxaca lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Oaxaca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Oaxaca in 1953 was 30, and 65 in 2004.

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