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Almeda Family History

Almeda Surname Meaning

Portuguese and Spanish: variant of Almeida.

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


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Where is the Almeda family from?

You can see how Almeda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Almeda family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Almeda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Almeda families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Almeda's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Almeda families in 1891.
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What did your Almeda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Almeda. 70% of Almeda men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Almeda women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Almeda were Fish Handler and New Worker.

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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
    70%
  • Foreman
    10%
  • Waiter
    7%
  • Fish Handler
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    34%
  • Servant
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Almeda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Almeda 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 Almeda. 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 424 military records available for the last name Almeda. For the veterans among your Almeda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Almeda lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Almeda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Almeda in 1957 was 53, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Almeda 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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