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Barcelona Family History

Barcelona Surname Meaning

Catalan and Spanish: habitational name from Barcelona, the principal city of Catalonia. The placename is of uncertain certainly pre-Roman origin.

The settlement was established by the Carthaginians and according to tradition, it was named for the Carthaginian ruling house of Barca; the Latin form was Barcino or Barcilo.

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


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Where is the Barcelona family from?

You can see how Barcelona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barcelona family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Barcelona families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Barcelona families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Barcelona's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Barcelona families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barcelona 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 Barcelona ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cutter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barcelona. 40% of Barcelona men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Barcelona women worked as a Cutter. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barcelona were Automobile Mechanic and Canner.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Automobile Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cutter
    31%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Canner
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barcelona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barcelona 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Barcelona. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Barcelona. For the veterans among your Barcelona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barcelona lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Barcelona life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Barcelona in 1953 was 50, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barcelona 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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