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Alfreitas Family History

Alfreitas 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: Freitas, Freitag, De Freitas, Fleitas, Andreas, Alfred, Alfrey, Frias

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You can see how Alfreitas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alfreitas family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Alfreitas families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Alfreitas's in USA. California had the highest population of Alfreitas families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Alfreitas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alfreitas 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Alfreitas. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Alfreitas. For the veterans among your Alfreitas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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