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Barribeau Family History

Barribeau 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: Barrineau, Baribeau, Barbeau, Barreau, Carriveau, Barineau, Jarreau

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Where is the Barribeau family from?

You can see how Barribeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barribeau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Barribeau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 22 Barribeau families living in Quebec. This was about 85% of all the recorded Barribeau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Barribeau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barribeau 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 Barribeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barribeau. 47% of Barribeau men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    47%
  • Labor
    39%
  • Oiler
    16%

What Barribeau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Barribeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barribeau 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Barribeau. 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 53 military records available for the last name Barribeau. For the veterans among your Barribeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barribeau lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Barribeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Barribeau in 1964 was 72, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barribeau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barribeau 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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