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Barza Family History

Barza 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: Bara, Barca, Barna, Barba, Barra, Barta, Borza, Baria, Baiza, Garza

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Where is the Barza family from?

You can see how Barza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barza family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Barza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Barza family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Barza's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Barza families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barza 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 Barza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barza. 48% of Barza 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
    48%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%

What Barza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 391 census records available for the last name Barza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barza 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Barza. 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 73 military records available for the last name Barza. For the veterans among your Barza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barza lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Barza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Barza in 1963 was 36, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barza 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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