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Canejo Family History

Canejo 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: Conejo, Canedo, Camejo, Cane, Kaneko, Canepa, Calero, Canto, Cano

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Where is the Canejo family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Canejo. 100% of Canejo 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Canejo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canejo 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Canejo. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Canejo. For the veterans among your Canejo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canejo lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Canejo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Canejo in 1982 was 84, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Canejo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canejo 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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