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Barrero Family History

Barrero Surname Meaning

Spanish: topographic name from barro ‘clay loam’. Compare Barreiro.

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


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Where is the Barrero family from?

You can see how Barrero families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barrero family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Barrero families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Barrero family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Barrero's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Barrero families in 1891.
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What did your Barrero ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barrero. 67% of Barrero men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Barrero women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Barrero family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Barrero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barrero 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 Barrero. 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 119 military records available for the last name Barrero. For the veterans among your Barrero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barrero lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Barrero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Barrero in 1970 was 81, and 50 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barrero 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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