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Morreira Family History

Morreira 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: Moreira, Correira, Carreira, Correia, Morera, Barreira, Ferreira

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Where is the Morreira family from?

You can see how Morreira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morreira family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Morreira families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 4 Morreira families living in Argyll. This was about 67% of all the recorded Morreira's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Morreira families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morreira 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 Morreira ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Morreira. 75% of Morreira men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Morreira women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Morreira were Truck Driver and Sewer.

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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
    75%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Sewer
    50%

What Morreira family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Morreira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morreira 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Morreira. 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 91 military records available for the last name Morreira. For the veterans among your Morreira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morreira lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Morreira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Morreira in 1966 was 77, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morreira 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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