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Bacallao Family History

Bacallao Surname Meaning

Catalan (Girona): Castilianized form of Bacallà from bacallà ‘cod’ hence either a nickname for someone who resembled the fish in some way or a metonymic occupational name for a fisherman or fish seller specializing in cod.

The spelling with -ll- is due to confusion between Castilian bacalao and Catalan bacallà (bacallao is actually Galician spelling).

This surname is very rare in Spain; it is found mainly in Cuba.

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

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You can see how Bacallao families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bacallao family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bacallao families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bacallao's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bacallao families in 1920.

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There are 37 census records available for the last name Bacallao. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bacallao 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

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There are 15 military records available for the last name Bacallao. For the veterans among your Bacallao ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bacallao lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Bacallao life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bacallao in 1970 was 73, and 80 in 2004.

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