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Ojea Family History

Ojea 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: Oja, Ojeda, Olea, Ogea, Over, Ober, Oda, Oder, Oren, Ota

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Where is the Ojea family from?

You can see how Ojea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ojea family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ojea family living in Ohio. This was about 9% of all the recorded Ojea's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ojea families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ojea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ojea 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 505 immigration records available for the last name Ojea. 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 133 military records available for the last name Ojea. For the veterans among your Ojea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ojea lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ojea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ojea in 1964 was 83, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ojea 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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