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Barcena Family History

Barcena Surname Meaning

Spanish (Bárcena): variant of Bárcenas (see Barcenas).

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


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Where is the Barcena family from?

You can see how Barcena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barcena family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Barcena families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Barcena family living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Barcena's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Barcena families in 1841.
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What did your Barcena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barcena. 82% of Barcena 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
    82%
  • Salesman
    19%

What Barcena family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barcena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barcena 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 Barcena. 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 140 military records available for the last name Barcena. For the veterans among your Barcena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barcena lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Barcena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Barcena in 1963 was 71, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barcena

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barcena 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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