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Texiera Family History

Texiera Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Tejera, Texeira, Texter, Taira, Tester, Herrera, Venier, Teller

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Where is the Texiera family from?

You can see how Texiera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Texiera family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Texiera families living in Massachusetts. This was about 78% of all the recorded Texiera's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Texiera families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Texiera surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Texiera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Texiera. 53% of Texiera men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Texiera women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Texiera were Foreman and New Worker. .

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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

  • Laborer
    53%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Bog Laborer
    12%
  • Foreman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Weeder Picker
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
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What Texiera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 446 census records available for the last name Texiera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Texiera 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Texiera. 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 65 military records available for the last name Texiera. For the veterans among your Texiera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Texiera lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Texiera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Texiera in 1963 was 74, and 84 in 2004.

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