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Tejada Family History

Tejada Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from a place called Tejada most likely the one in Burgos province but possibly also the one in Huelva province

so named from a derivative of teja ‘(roof) tile’.

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


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Where is the Tejada family from?

You can see how Tejada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tejada family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tejada families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Tejada families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tejada's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tejada families in 1891.
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What did your Tejada ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Planchaders were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tejada. 63% of Tejada men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tejada women worked as a Planchaders.

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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
    63%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Orange Picker
    15%
  • Farm Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Planchaders
    100%

What Tejada family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Tejada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tejada 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Tejada. 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 406 military records available for the last name Tejada. For the veterans among your Tejada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tejada lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Tejada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tejada in 1956 was 28, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tejada 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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