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Barjas Family History

Barjas 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: Barlas, Barbas, Barras, Barajas, Barnas, Bargas, Borjas, Barnes, Bara

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Where is the Barjas family from?

You can see how Barjas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barjas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Barjas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Barjas families living in New Mexico. This was 100% of all the recorded Barjas's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Barjas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barjas 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 Barjas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barjas. 75% of Barjas 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
    75%
  • Farm Labor
    25%

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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Barjas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barjas 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Barjas. 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 44 military records available for the last name Barjas. For the veterans among your Barjas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barjas lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Barjas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Barjas in 1956 was 40, and 41 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barjas 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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