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Moreira Family History

Moreira Surname Meaning

Portuguese and Galician: habitational name from any of numerous places in Portugal and Galicia (Spain) called Moreira

from moreira ‘mulberry tree’.

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


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Where is the Moreira family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moreira. 50% of Moreira men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Moreira women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moreira were Carpenter and 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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Furrier
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Operator
    34%

What Moreira family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Moreira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moreira 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Moreira. 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 505 military records available for the last name Moreira. For the veterans among your Moreira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moreira lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Moreira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Moreira in 1956 was 56, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moreira 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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