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Barbose Family History

Barbose 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: Barbone, Barbosa, Baros, Barbas, Larose, Barbe, Carbone, Barbo

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Where is the Barbose family from?

You can see how Barbose families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barbose family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Barbose families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Barbose family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Barbose's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Barbose families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barbose 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 Barbose ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barbose. 60% of Barbose 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
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

What Barbose family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Barbose. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barbose 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Barbose. 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 25 military records available for the last name Barbose. For the veterans among your Barbose ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barbose lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Barbose life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Barbose in 1955 was 41, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barbose

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barbose 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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