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Montejo Family History

Montejo Surname Meaning

Spanish: topographic name from a diminutive of Monte habitational name from any of the places called Montejo (‘little mountain’) in particular those in the provinces of Salamanca.

Segovia and Soria.

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


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Where is the Montejo family from?

You can see how Montejo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Montejo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Montejo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Montejo families living in California. This was about 46% of all the recorded Montejo's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Montejo families in 1880.
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What did your Montejo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bunch Maker and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Montejo. 50% of Montejo men worked as a Bunch Maker and 67% of Montejo women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Montejo were Laborer and Sirvienta.

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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

  • Bunch Maker
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    67%
  • Sirvienta
    34%

What Montejo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Montejo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Montejo 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Montejo. 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 70 military records available for the last name Montejo. For the veterans among your Montejo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Montejo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Montejo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Montejo in 1963 was 77, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Montejo 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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