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Pedraza Family History

Pedraza Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of the places called Pedraza especially those in the provinces of Palencia Salamanca and Segovia.

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


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Where is the Pedraza family from?

You can see how Pedraza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pedraza family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Pedraza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Pedraza family living in Florida Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Pedraza's in USA. Florida Territory had the highest population of Pedraza families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pedraza 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 Pedraza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pedraza. 26% of Pedraza 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Jornalero
    13%
  • Agricultor
    10%

What Pedraza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Pedraza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pedraza 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Pedraza. 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 680 military records available for the last name Pedraza. For the veterans among your Pedraza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pedraza lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Pedraza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Pedraza in 1954 was 28, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pedraza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pedraza 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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