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Ereira Family History

Ereira Surname Meaning

of uncertain etymology; said to be an altered form of Pereira ‘pear tree’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ereira family from?

You can see how Ereira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ereira family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 7 Ereira families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Ereira's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Ereira families in 1871.
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What did your Ereira ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ereira. 85% of Ereira women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Cigar Maker
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ereira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ereira 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Ereira. 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 55 military records available for the last name Ereira. For the veterans among your Ereira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ereira lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Ereira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ereira in 1975 was 70, and 90 in 2003.

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