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Roja Family History

Roja Surname Meaning

Spanish: apparently a nickname from the feminine adjective roja ‘red’. Alternatively an altered form of the cognate Rojo.

Romanian: of Hungarian origin an altered form of Rózsa ‘rose’ (see Rozsa).

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


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Where is the Roja family from?

You can see how Roja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roja family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roja families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Roja families living in Florida. This was about 70% of all the recorded Roja's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Roja families in 1880.
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What did your Roja ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Costurera were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roja. 44% of Roja men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Roja women worked as a Costurera.

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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
    44%
  • Labrador
    32%
  • Bus Driver
    13%
  • Bracero
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Costurera
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Roja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roja 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 738 immigration records available for the last name Roja. 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 200 military records available for the last name Roja. For the veterans among your Roja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roja lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Roja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Roja in 1968 was 83, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roja 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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