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Correira Family History

Correira Surname Meaning

Portuguese: altered form of Correia or Carreira.

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


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Where is the Correira family from?

You can see how Correira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Correira family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 84 Correira families living in Massachusetts. This was about 88% of all the recorded Correira's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Correira families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Correira surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Correira ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Correira. 26% of Correira men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Correira women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Correira were Weaver and Cloth Inspector.

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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
    26%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Spinner
    8%
  • Weaver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    18%
  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Winder Tender
    11%
  • Cloth Inspector
    8%

What Correira family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Correira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Correira 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 464 immigration records available for the last name Correira. 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 449 military records available for the last name Correira. For the veterans among your Correira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Correira lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Correira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Correira in 1944 was 25, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Correira

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Correira 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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