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Barol Family History

Barol Surname 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: Baron, Baros, Baro, Karol, Baral, Baril, Bartol, Carol, Bartl, Bard

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Where is the Barol family from?

You can see how Barol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barol family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Barol families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 6 Barol families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Barol's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Barol families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barol surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barol ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barol. 50% of Barol men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Barol women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barol were Salesman and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Labor
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%

What Barol family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Barol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barol 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Barol. 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 55 military records available for the last name Barol. For the veterans among your Barol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barol lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Barol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Barol in 1965 was 76, and 74 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barol 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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