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Barieau Family History

Barieau 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: Barbeau, Barreau, Barteau, Baribeau, Barineau, Jarreau, Lareau

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Where is the Barieau family from?

You can see how Barieau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barieau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Barieau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Barieau families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Barieau's in USA. California had the highest population of Barieau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barieau 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 Barieau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barieau. 100% of Barieau men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Barieau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Barieau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barieau 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Barieau. 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 249 military records available for the last name Barieau. For the veterans among your Barieau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barieau lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Barieau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Barieau in 1972 was 29, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barieau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barieau 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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