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Barraja Family History

Barraja 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: Barraza, Barbara, Barra, Barrera, Barragan, Barras, Barreca, Barreda

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Where is the Barraja family from?

You can see how Barraja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barraja family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Barraja family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Barraja's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Barraja families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barraja surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Barraja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barraja 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Barraja. 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 4 military records available for the last name Barraja. For the veterans among your Barraja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barraja lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1989, in the United States, Barraja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Barraja in 1969 was 86, and 92 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barraja 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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