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Saragosa Family History

Saragosa Surname Meaning

Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Zaragoza or of its Catalan variant Saragossa.

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


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Where is the Saragosa family from?

You can see how Saragosa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saragosa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Saragosa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Saragosa families living in Florida. This was about 86% of all the recorded Saragosa's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Saragosa families in 1880.
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What did your Saragosa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Citrus Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saragosa. 68% of Saragosa men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Saragosa women worked as a Citrus Packer.

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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
    68%
  • Ranch Laborer
    15%
  • Citrus Picker
    11%
  • Picker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Citrus Packer
    100%

What Saragosa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Saragosa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saragosa 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Saragosa. 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 230 military records available for the last name Saragosa. For the veterans among your Saragosa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saragosa lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Saragosa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Saragosa in 1964 was 78, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saragosa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saragosa 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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