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Barcay Family History

Barcay 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: Barca, Barclay, Barbay, Barco, Bara, Barak, Barley, Darcy, Abarca

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Where is the Barcay family from?

You can see how Barcay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barcay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Barcay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Barcay family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Barcay's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Barcay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barcay 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 Barcay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barcay. 100% of Barcay 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
    100%

What Barcay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Barcay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barcay 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Barcay. 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 34 military records available for the last name Barcay. For the veterans among your Barcay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barcay lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Barcay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Barcay in 1964 was 63, and 80 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barcay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barcay 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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