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Mejias Family History

Mejias Surname Meaning

Spanish (Mejías): variant of Mejía (see Mejia).

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


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Where is the Mejias family from?

You can see how Mejias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mejias family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mejias families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mejias family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mejias's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mejias families in 1891.
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What did your Mejias ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labrador and Lavandera were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mejias. 35% of Mejias men worked as a Labrador and 100% of Mejias women worked as a Lavandera.

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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

  • Labrador
    35%
  • Jornalero
    18%
  • Zapatro
    14%
  • Labrador
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Lavandera
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Mejias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mejias 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Mejias. 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 538 military records available for the last name Mejias. For the veterans among your Mejias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mejias lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Mejias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mejias in 1951 was 29, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mejias 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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