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Barraza Family History

Barraza Surname Meaning

Spanish: perhaps from an augmentative of barra ‘pole post’.

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


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Where is the Barraza family from?

You can see how Barraza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barraza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Barraza families living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Barraza's in USA. California had the highest population of Barraza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barraza 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 Barraza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barraza. 44% of Barraza men worked as a Laborer and 42% of Barraza women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barraza were Farmer and Seamstress.

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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
    44%
  • Labor
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    42%
  • Servant
    25%
  • Farm Work
    17%
  • Seamstress
    17%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Barraza. 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 495 military records available for the last name Barraza. For the veterans among your Barraza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barraza lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Barraza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Barraza in 1958 was 62, and 69 in 2004.

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