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Barreira Family History

Barreira Surname Meaning

Galician and Portuguese: habitational name from any of numerous places in Galicia (Spain) and Portugal named Barreira.

It is normally derived from barreira ‘clay or loam hollow’.

However, it can also originate from barreira ‘barrier’.

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


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Where is the Barreira family from?

You can see how Barreira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barreira family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Barreira families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Barreira family living in California. This was about 17% of all the recorded Barreira's in USA. California and 5 other states had the highest population of Barreira families in 1920.
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What did your Barreira ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barreira. 100% of Barreira men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Barreira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barreira 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 548 immigration records available for the last name Barreira. 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 95 military records available for the last name Barreira. For the veterans among your Barreira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barreira lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Barreira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Barreira in 1961 was 60, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barreira 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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