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Barea Family History

Barea 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: Bara, Barca, Barna, Barba, Barra, Bares, Bare, Barta, Barela, Brea

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Where is the Barea family from?

You can see how Barea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barea family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Barea families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Barea families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Barea's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Barea families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barea 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 Barea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barea. 67% of Barea 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
    67%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

What Barea family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barea 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 759 immigration records available for the last name Barea. 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 211 military records available for the last name Barea. For the veterans among your Barea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barea lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Barea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Barea in 1968 was 75, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barea

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barea 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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