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Barraco Family History

Barraco Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): nickname derived from Arabic barrāq ‘shining brilliant’.

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


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Where is the Barraco family from?

You can see how Barraco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barraco family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Barraco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Barraco families living in Durham. This was about 75% of all the recorded Barraco's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Barraco families in 1891.
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What did your Barraco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barraco. 16% of Barraco men worked as a Laborer and 47% of Barraco women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barraco were Truck Driver 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
    16%
  • Barber
    12%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    47%
  • New Worker
    24%
  • Drawer
    16%
  • Machine Operator
    16%

What Barraco family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barraco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barraco 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Barraco. 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 455 military records available for the last name Barraco. For the veterans among your Barraco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barraco lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Barraco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Barraco in 1961 was 56, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barraco

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barraco 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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