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Parreira Family History

Parreira Surname Meaning

Portuguese: variant of Pereira.

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


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Where is the Parreira family from?

You can see how Parreira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parreira family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Parreira families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Parreira family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Parreira's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Parreira families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parreira 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 Parreira ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Parreira. 67% of Parreira men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Partner
    34%

What Parreira family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 378 census records available for the last name Parreira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parreira 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 451 immigration records available for the last name Parreira. 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 58 military records available for the last name Parreira. For the veterans among your Parreira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parreira lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Parreira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Parreira in 1967 was 76, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parreira

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parreira 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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