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Teixira Family History

Teixira 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: Teixeira, Texeira, Taira, Vieira, Teshima, Pereira, Terra, Neikirk

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Where is the Teixira family from?

You can see how Teixira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teixira family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Teixira families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Teixira's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Teixira families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teixira surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Teixira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teixira 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Teixira. 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 4 military records available for the last name Teixira. For the veterans among your Teixira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teixira lifespan?

Average Teixira life expectancy in 1985 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teixira 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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