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Rojas Name Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from places in Burgos or Lugo (Galicia) named Rojas, from a derivative of rojo ‘red’.

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


Similar surnames: Rozas, Rodas, Rosas, Riojas, Rodis, Ribas, Rivas, Roza, Roma, Rosal

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Rojas Family Origin

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You can see how Rojas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rojas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rojas families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Rojas families living in Pembrokeshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rojas's in the UK. Pembrokeshire had the highest population of Rojas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rojas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Rojas Family Occupations

What did your Rojas ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Rojas occupation in the USA was Farmer. 25% of Rojas's were Farmers. Farmer, Laborer and Miner were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Rojas. A less common occupation for the Rojas family was Cigar Maker.

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  • Farmer

    25%

  • Laborer

    25%

  • Miner

    19%

  • Cigar Maker

    13%

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

Rojas Historical Records

What Rojas family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rojas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rojas census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Rojas. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rojas. For the veterans among your Rojas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Rojas Life Expectancy

What is the average Rojas lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Rojas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rojas in 1942 was 32, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rojas 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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