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Cajas Family History

Cajas Surname Meaning

Spanish: nickname or perhaps metonymic occupational name from the plural of caja ‘box case’.

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


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Where is the Cajas family from?

You can see how Cajas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cajas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cajas families living in California. This was about 40% of all the recorded Cajas's in USA. California had the highest population of Cajas families in 1920.
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What did your Cajas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cajas. 100% of Cajas men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Cajas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cajas 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Cajas. 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 19 military records available for the last name Cajas. For the veterans among your Cajas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cajas lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Cajas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cajas in 1978 was 76, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cajas 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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