Teixeira Family History

Teixeira Surname Meaning

Portuguese and Galician: habitational name from any of the places in Portugal and Galicia (Spain) named Teixeira (written Teijeira in Castilian).

It is derived from a derivative of Portuguese and Galician teixo ‘yew tree’.

The origin of the name traces back to the Latin term taxus.

The name Teixeira indicates a geographical connection to areas where yew trees are found.

This etymology highlights the relationship between language, culture, and the natural environment in these regions.

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

Similar surnames: Sequeira, Tejera, Oliveira, Texeira, Pereira, Carreira, Vieira, Cerqueira, Figueira, Silveira

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1K	Military Records
7K	Immigration Records
3K	Census and Voter Lists
16K	Member Trees

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Where is the Teixeira family from?

You can see how Teixeira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teixeira family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Teixeira families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Teixeira family living in Devon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Teixeira's in United Kingdom. Devon and 2 other counties had the highest population of Teixeira families in 1891.

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What did your Teixeira ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, house parlour maid was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Teixeira.

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Census Record

There are 3K census records available for the last name Teixeira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teixeira census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 7K immigration records available for the last name Teixeira. 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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Military Records

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

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What is the average Teixeira lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Teixeira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Teixeira in 1949 was 35, and 71 in 2004.

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Teixeira Surname Meaning

Portuguese and Galician: habitational name from any of the places in Portugal and Galicia (Spain) named Teixeira (written Teijeira in Castilian).

It is derived from a derivative of Portuguese and Galician teixo ‘yew tree’.

The origin of the name traces back to the Latin term taxus.

The name Teixeira indicates a geographical connection to areas where yew trees are found.

This etymology highlights the relationship between language, culture, and the natural environment in these regions.

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

Where is the Teixeira family from?

What did your Teixeira ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, house parlour maid was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Teixeira.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

house parlour maid

100%

What Teixeira family records will you find?

What is the average Teixeira lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Teixeira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Teixeira in 1949 was 35, and 71 in 2004.

Teixeira Family History

Teixeira Surname Meaning

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Teixeira Surname Meaning

125,000 record(s) for Teixeira

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Where is the Teixeira family from?

What did your Teixeira ancestors do for a living?

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Teixeira family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Teixeira lifespan?

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