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Barroll Family History

Barroll 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: Barrell, Carroll, Barrall, Barrow, Burrell, Barron, Carrell, Garrell

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Where is the Barroll family from?

You can see how Barroll families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barroll family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barroll families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Barroll families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Barroll's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Barroll families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barroll 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 Barroll ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Barroll. 75% of Barroll 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
    75%
  • School Teacher
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barroll. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barroll 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 442 immigration records available for the last name Barroll. 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 Barroll. For the veterans among your Barroll ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barroll lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Barroll life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Barroll in 1963 was 77, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barroll

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barroll 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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