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Cajete Family History

Cajete Surname 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: Crete, Cadet, Majette, Cavett, Capece, Cate, Capote, Carte, Cater

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Where is the Cajete family from?

You can see how Cajete families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cajete family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cajete families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Cajete families living in New Mexico. This was 100% of all the recorded Cajete's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Cajete families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Cajete. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cajete 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Cajete. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Cajete. For the veterans among your Cajete ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cajete lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1978, in the United States, Cajete life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Cajete in 1973 was 67, and 50 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cajete ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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