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Barrajas Family History

Barrajas Surname Meaning

Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Barajas.

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


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Where is the Barrajas family from?

You can see how Barrajas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barrajas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Barrajas families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Barrajas's in USA. California had the highest population of Barrajas families in 1920.
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What did your Barrajas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barrajas. 100% of Barrajas men worked as a Laborer.

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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%

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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Barrajas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barrajas 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 407 immigration records available for the last name Barrajas. 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 6 military records available for the last name Barrajas. For the veterans among your Barrajas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barrajas lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2001, in the United States, Barrajas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Barrajas in 1990 was 81, and 41 in 2001.

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