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Fereira Family History

Fereira Surname Meaning

Portuguese (Brazil): variant of Ferreira.

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


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Where is the Fereira family from?

You can see how Fereira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fereira family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fereira families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Fereira families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Fereira's in USA. California had the highest population of Fereira families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fereira 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 Fereira ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sorter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fereira. 32% of Fereira men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fereira women worked as a Sorter.

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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%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Fish Handler
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sorter
    100%

What Fereira family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fereira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fereira 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Fereira. 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 158 military records available for the last name Fereira. For the veterans among your Fereira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fereira lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Fereira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Fereira in 1949 was 62, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fereira

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fereira 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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