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Barranco Family History

Barranco Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of various minor places called with the topographic term barranco ‘ravine gorge’ (of pre-Roman origin).

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


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Where is the Barranco family from?

You can see how Barranco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barranco family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Barranco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Barranco families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Barranco's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Barranco families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barranco 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 Barranco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barranco. 27% of Barranco men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Barranco women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barranco were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    27%
  • Barber
    12%
  • Owner
    10%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    19%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Waitress
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Barranco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barranco 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 Barranco. 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 417 military records available for the last name Barranco. For the veterans among your Barranco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barranco lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Barranco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Barranco in 1945 was 47, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barranco

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barranco 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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