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Pedrasa Family History

Pedrasa 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: Pedrosa, Pedraza, Perala, Petras, Perras, Petrash, Podraza, Perata

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Where is the Pedrasa family from?

You can see how Pedrasa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pedrasa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pedrasa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Pedrasa families living in New Mexico. This was about 78% of all the recorded Pedrasa's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Pedrasa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pedrasa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pedrasa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pedrasa. 50% of Pedrasa men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pedrasa women 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Maquinista
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Pedrasa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pedrasa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pedrasa 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Pedrasa. 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 24 military records available for the last name Pedrasa. For the veterans among your Pedrasa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pedrasa lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Pedrasa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Pedrasa in 1976 was 78, and 39 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pedrasa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pedrasa 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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