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Meireles Family History

Meireles Surname Meaning

Portuguese: habitational name from a place called Meireles in Bragança district. This surname is also found in northwestern Spain.

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


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You can see how Meireles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meireles family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Meireles families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Meireles families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Meireles's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Meireles families in 1911.
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There are 114 census records available for the last name Meireles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meireles 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

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

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What is the average Meireles lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Meireles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Meireles in 1972 was 66, and 71 in 2004.

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