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Perreira Family History

Perreira Name Meaning

Portuguese (mainly Brazil): variant of Pereira .

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


Similar surnames: Parreira, Pereira, Pereyra, Perera, Pereida, Ferreira, Ferreyra

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Where is the Perreira family from?

You can see how Perreira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perreira family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Perreira families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Perreira family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Perreira's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Perreira families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perreira 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 Perreira ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perreira. 32% of Perreira men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Perreira women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perreira were Painter and Power Machine Operator. .

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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
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Foreman
    6%
  • Painter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Spinner
    12%
  • Stitcher
    7%
  • Power Machine Operator
    7%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Perreira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perreira 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Perreira. 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 600 military records available for the last name Perreira. For the veterans among your Perreira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perreira lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Perreira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Perreira in 1960 was 42, and 73 in 2004.

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