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Barracks Family History

Barracks 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: Barrack, Barras, Parrack, Barraco, Barrick, Barak, Arras, Barlas

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Where is the Barracks family from?

You can see how Barracks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barracks family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barracks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Barracks families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Barracks's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Barracks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barracks 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 Barracks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barracks. 50% of Barracks men worked as an Operator and 100% of Barracks women worked as a Servant.

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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

  • Operator
    50%
  • Miner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 706 census records available for the last name Barracks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barracks 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Barracks. 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 14,000 military records available for the last name Barracks. For the veterans among your Barracks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barracks lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Barracks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Barracks in 1961 was 36, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barracks

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barracks 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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