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Pedraza Name Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of the places called Pedraza, especially those in the provinces of Palencia, Salamanca, and Segovia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Peraza, Pedrosa, Peralta, Perala, Parada, Prada, Pereda, Pera, Piedra

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Pedraza Family Origin

Where is the Pedraza family from?

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1840
    1920
    You can see how Pedraza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pedraza family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Pedraza families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Pedraza family living in Florida Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Pedraza's in the USA. Florida Territory had the highest population of Pedraza families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pedraza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Pedraza Family Occupations

    What did your Pedraza ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Pedraza family was Farm Hand. The most common Pedraza occupation in the USA was Laborer. 36% of Pedraza's were Laborers. Laborer, Keeping House and Cook In Hotel were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Pedraza.

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    • Laborer

      36%

    • Keeping House

      18%

    • Cook In Hotel

      9%

    • Farm Hand

      9%

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    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Pedraza ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Pedraza Historical Records

    What Pedraza family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Pedraza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pedraza census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1891 UK census records for Pedraza

    Passenger List

    There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Pedraza. 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 Card

    There are 680 military records available for the last name Pedraza. For the veterans among your Pedraza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Pedraza Life Expectancy

    What is the average Pedraza lifespan?

    Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Pedraza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Pedraza in 1954 was 28, and 68 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pedraza

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pedraza 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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