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Mejia Family History

Mejia Surname Meaning

Spanish (Mejía):: perhaps from a vernacular form of the personal name Matías (see Matias) an equivalent of Matthew.

Alternatively, perhaps a Christian religious byname from a vernacular form of Latin and Greek Messias ‘Messiah’ from Hebrew mashiaḥ ‘Messiah’ literally ‘the anointed’ (see Christ).

Compare Megia and Mexia.

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


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Where is the Mejia family from?

You can see how Mejia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mejia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mejia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Mejia families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mejia's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Mejia families in 1880.
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What did your Mejia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mejia. 48% of Mejia men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Mejia women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mejia were Farm Laborer and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Orange Picker
    5%
  • Labrador
    5%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    16%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%

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Census Records

There are 31,000 census records available for the last name Mejia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mejia 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 17,000 immigration records available for the last name Mejia. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mejia. For the veterans among your Mejia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mejia lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Mejia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Mejia in 1942 was 32, and 68 in 2004.

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