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Pedreira Family History

Pedreira Surname Meaning

Galician and Portuguese: habitational name from any of numerous places called Pedreira or A Pedreira named with a derivative of pedra ‘stone’ denoting a quarry.

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


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Where is the Pedreira family from?

You can see how Pedreira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pedreira family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pedreira family living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Pedreira's in USA. California and 4 other states had the highest population of Pedreira families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pedreira 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 Pedreira ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pedreira. 100% of Pedreira men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Pedreira women worked as a Secretary.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Pedreira family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Pedreira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pedreira 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 Pedreira. 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 108 military records available for the last name Pedreira. For the veterans among your Pedreira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pedreira lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Pedreira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Pedreira in 1959 was 55, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pedreira

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pedreira 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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