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Aquiar Family History

Aquiar 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: Aguiar, Aquilar, Aguilar, Aquino, Aquila, Quier, Alviar, Squier

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Where is the Aquiar family from?

You can see how Aquiar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aquiar family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Aquiar families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Aquiar's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Aquiar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aquiar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aquiar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aquiar. 60% of Aquiar men worked as a Weaver and 100% of Aquiar women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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

  • Weaver
    60%
  • Mechanic
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Aquiar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Aquiar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aquiar 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Aquiar. 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 32 military records available for the last name Aquiar. For the veterans among your Aquiar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aquiar lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Aquiar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Aquiar in 1975 was 68, and 92 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aquiar 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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