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Cuestas Family History

Cuestas Surname Meaning

Spanish (mainly southern): topographic name from the plural of Cuesta ‘slope bank’.

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


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Where is the Cuestas family from?

You can see how Cuestas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cuestas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Cuestas families living in New Jersey. This was about 20% of all the recorded Cuestas's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Cuestas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cuestas 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 Cuestas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and On Relief were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cuestas. 100% of Cuestas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cuestas women worked as an On Relief.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • On Relief
    100%

What Cuestas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 813 census records available for the last name Cuestas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cuestas 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 421 immigration records available for the last name Cuestas. 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 32 military records available for the last name Cuestas. For the veterans among your Cuestas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cuestas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cuestas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Cuestas in 1964 was 79, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cuestas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cuestas 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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