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Medeiras Family History

Medeiras Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Medeiros, Madeira, Medearis, Madeiros, Mederos, Madaras, Madera

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Where is the Medeiras family from?

You can see how Medeiras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medeiras family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Medeiras families living in Massachusetts. This was about 47% of all the recorded Medeiras's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Medeiras families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medeiras 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 Medeiras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Medeiras. 48% of Medeiras men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Medeiras women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Medeiras were Truck Driver and Winder Tender.

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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
    48%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Auto Mechanic
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    43%
  • Spinner
    29%
  • Winder Tender
    29%

What Medeiras family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 411 census records available for the last name Medeiras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medeiras 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Medeiras. 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 9 military records available for the last name Medeiras. For the veterans among your Medeiras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medeiras lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1990, in the United States, Medeiras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Medeiras in 1969 was 90, and 74 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medeiras 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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