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Barraca Family History

Barraca 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: Barreca, Barrack, Barraza, Barraco, Barca, Barbara, Barra, Barrera

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Where is the Barraca family from?

You can see how Barraca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barraca family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Barraca families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Barraca families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Barraca's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Barraca families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barraca 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 Barraca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barraca. 100% of Barraca men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Barraca women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Barraca family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Barraca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barraca 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Barraca. 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 67 military records available for the last name Barraca. For the veterans among your Barraca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barraca lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Barraca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Barraca in 1967 was 50, and 81 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barraca

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barraca 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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