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Teixeira Family History

Teixeira Surname Meaning

Portuguese and Galician: habitational name from any of the places in Portugal and Galicia (Spain) named Teixeira (written Teijeira in Castilian).

It is derived from a derivative of Portuguese and Galician teixo ‘yew tree’.

The origin of the name traces back to the Latin term taxus.

The name Teixeira indicates a geographical connection to areas where yew trees are found.

This etymology highlights the relationship between language, culture, and the natural environment in these regions.

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


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Where is the Teixeira family from?

You can see how Teixeira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teixeira family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Teixeira families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Teixeira family living in Devon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Teixeira's in United Kingdom. Devon and 2 other counties had the highest population of Teixeira families in 1891.
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What did your Teixeira ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Teixeira. 36% of Teixeira men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Teixeira women worked as a Stitcher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Teixeira were Weaver and Housewife.

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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
    36%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Weaver
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    14%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Operator
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Teixeira. For the veterans among your Teixeira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teixeira lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Teixeira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Teixeira in 1949 was 35, and 71 in 2004.

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