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Barona Family History

Barona Surname Meaning

Spanish: from the feminine form of Barón ‘baron’ (see Baron) applied as a nickname or as an occupational name for a member of the household of a baroness.

Italian: probably from the feminine form of Barone.

The name is concentrated in Sondrio province (Lombardy).

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


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Where is the Barona family from?

You can see how Barona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barona family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Barona families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Barona families living in Manitoba. This was about 76% of all the recorded Barona's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Barona families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barona 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 Barona ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barona. 50% of Barona men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Barona women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barona were Proprietor and Bookkeeper.

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Proprietor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Floor Girl
    25%
  • Inspector
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barona 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 762 immigration records available for the last name Barona. 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 108 military records available for the last name Barona. For the veterans among your Barona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barona lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Barona life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Barona in 1964 was 67, and 70 in 2003.

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