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Barbosa Family History

Barbosa Surname Meaning

Galician and Portuguese: topographic name from barba, a type of plant + the suffix -osa denoting a place rich in this plant.

Italian: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Barbosa family from?

You can see how Barbosa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barbosa family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Barbosa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Barbosa families living in Lancashire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Barbosa's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Barbosa families in 1891.
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What did your Barbosa ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Barbosa. 100% of Barbosa women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Barbosa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barbosa 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Barbosa. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Barbosa. For the veterans among your Barbosa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barbosa lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Barbosa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Barbosa in 1948 was 46, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barbosa 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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