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Barbasa Family History

Barbasa 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: Barbara, Barbas, Barbosa, Barbash, Barlas, Barba, Barabas, Barbaro

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Where is the Barbasa family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barbasa 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 Barbasa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Jornalero and Despalilladora were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barbasa. 55% of Barbasa men worked as a Jornalero and 100% of Barbasa women worked as a Despalilladora.

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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

  • Jornalero
    55%
  • Labrador
    28%
  • Agricultor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Despalilladora
    100%

What Barbasa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Barbasa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barbasa 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Barbasa. 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 11 military records available for the last name Barbasa. For the veterans among your Barbasa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barbasa lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Barbasa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Barbasa in 1979 was 64, and 77 in 2001.

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