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Maceira Name Meaning

Galician and Portuguese: topographic name from maceira (derivative of mazá or maçá ‘apple’ with the locative suffix –eira) denoting a place where there was a single apple tree.

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


Similar surnames: Madeira, Macera, Madera, Macina, Manera, Moreira, Macia, Machida

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Where is the Maceira family from?

You can see how Maceira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maceira family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maceira families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Maceira families living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Maceira's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Maceira families in 1920.
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What did your Maceira ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fireman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maceira. 100% of Maceira men worked as a Fireman. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Fireman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 557 census records available for the last name Maceira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maceira 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 497 immigration records available for the last name Maceira. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 64 military records available for the last name Maceira. For the veterans among your Maceira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maceira lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Maceira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Maceira in 1959 was 66, and 46 in 2004.

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