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Mijia Family History

Mijia 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: Mejia, Milia, Gioia, Mira, Melia, Maria, Mina, Milian, Mikita, Miura

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Where is the Mijia family from?

You can see how Mijia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mijia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mijia families living in Arizona. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mijia's in USA. Arizona and 1 other state had the highest population of Mijia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mijia 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 Mijia ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Mijia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Mijia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mijia 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Mijia. 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 11 military records available for the last name Mijia. For the veterans among your Mijia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mijia lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1978, in the United States, Mijia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Mijia in 1973 was 68, and 94 in 1978.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mijia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mijia 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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