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Barletta Family History

Barletta Surname Meaning

Italian:: habitational name from Barletta in Bari province Apulia. possibly from a diminutive of Barile.

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


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Where is the Barletta family from?

You can see how Barletta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barletta family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Barletta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Barletta families living in Hampshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Barletta's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Barletta families in 1891.
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What did your Barletta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barletta. 33% of Barletta men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Barletta women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barletta were Proprietor and Machine Operator.

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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
    33%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Seamstress
    16%
  • Machine Operator
    11%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Barletta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barletta 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Barletta. 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 555 military records available for the last name Barletta. For the veterans among your Barletta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barletta lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Barletta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Barletta in 1950 was 40, and 81 in 2004.

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