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Ojeda Family History

Ojeda Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from Ojeda in Burgos province or from the valley of Ojeda in Palencia province.

It is probably named with a shortened form of Latin folia ‘leaves’.

The collective suffix -eta is also a significant part of the name's etymology.

These geographical locations have influenced the formation of surnames in the Spanish-speaking world.

Understanding the origins of such names provides insight into the cultural and historical context of the regions.

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


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Where is the Ojeda family from?

You can see how Ojeda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ojeda family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ojeda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Ojeda families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Ojeda's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Ojeda families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ojeda 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 Ojeda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ojeda. 42% of Ojeda men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Ojeda women worked as a None. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ojeda were Labrador and Novicia.

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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
    42%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Labrador
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    17%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Waitress
    13%
  • Novicia
    9%

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Passenger Lists

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Ojeda. For the veterans among your Ojeda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ojeda lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Ojeda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Ojeda in 1957 was 33, and 70 in 2004.

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