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Cerqueira Family History

Cerqueira Surname Meaning

Portuguese and Galician: habitational name from any of various places so called in Galicia (Spain) and Portugal.

In most cases, this name is derived from a Latin derivative of quercus ‘oak’.

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


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What did your Cerqueira ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cerqueira. 100% of Cerqueira men worked as a Laborer.

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  • Laborer
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There are 41 military records available for the last name Cerqueira. For the veterans among your Cerqueira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cerqueira lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Cerqueira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cerqueira in 1940 was 46, and 73 in 2004.

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