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Saraiva Family History

Saraiva Surname Meaning

Portuguese: habitational name from any of the places called Saraiva from saraiva ‘hail’.

Compare Asturian-Leonese and Galician Sarabia.

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


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Where is the Saraiva family from?

You can see how Saraiva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saraiva family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Saraiva families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Saraiva family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Saraiva's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Saraiva families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saraiva 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 Saraiva ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Saraiva. 72% of Saraiva men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    72%
  • Proprietor
    29%

What Saraiva family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Saraiva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saraiva 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 901 immigration records available for the last name Saraiva. 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 75 military records available for the last name Saraiva. For the veterans among your Saraiva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saraiva lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Saraiva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Saraiva in 1963 was 80, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saraiva

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saraiva 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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