Carreira Family History

Carreira Surname Meaning

Portuguese and Galician: habitational name from any of various places so named in Portugal (and Galicia) from carreira ‘road thoroughfare’.

Originally a road passable by vehicles as well as pedestrians, this term has its roots in Late Latin.

The word carraria (via) is a derivative of carrum ‘cart’.

These places reflect the historical significance of transportation and trade routes in the regions.

This etymology highlights the connection between language, geography, and culture in Portuguese and Galician heritage.

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

Similar surnames: Carrera, Carreiro, Barreira, Barreiro, Cabrera, Carrara, Carrero, Moreira, Pereira, Carter

8K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
271	Military Records
1K	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
2K	Member Trees

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Where is the Carreira family from?

You can see how Carreira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carreira family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Carreira families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Carreira families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Carreira's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Carreira families in 1911.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carreira 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 Carreira ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Carreira. 28% of Carreira men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Carreira women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Carreira were New worker and Laborer.

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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.

Laborer

28%

Truck driver

12%

Doffer

12%

New worker

Spinner

40%

Winder

20%

Housewife

20%

Laborer

20%

What Carreira family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Carreira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carreira census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1K immigration records available for the last name Carreira. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 271 military records available for the last name Carreira. For the veterans among your Carreira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carreira lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Carreira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Carreira in 1953 was 40, and 85 in 2004.

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Carreira Surname Meaning

Portuguese and Galician: habitational name from any of various places so named in Portugal (and Galicia) from carreira ‘road thoroughfare’.

Originally a road passable by vehicles as well as pedestrians, this term has its roots in Late Latin.

The word carraria (via) is a derivative of carrum ‘cart’.

These places reflect the historical significance of transportation and trade routes in the regions.

This etymology highlights the connection between language, geography, and culture in Portuguese and Galician heritage.

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

Where is the Carreira family from?

What did your Carreira ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Laborer

28%

Truck driver

12%

Doffer

12%

New worker

Spinner

40%

Winder

20%

Housewife

20%

Laborer

20%

What Carreira family records will you find?

What is the average Carreira lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Carreira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Carreira in 1953 was 40, and 85 in 2004.

Carreira Family History

Carreira Surname Meaning

14,000 record(s) for Carreira

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What did your Carreira ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Carreira family records will you find?

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What is the average Carreira lifespan?

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Carreira Surname Meaning

14,000 record(s) for Carreira

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Carreira family from?

What did your Carreira ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Carreira family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Carreira family history

What is the average Carreira lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Carreira family tree

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