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Barrieau Family History

Barrieau Surname Meaning

French: variant of Barriault and in North America possibly an altered form of this. Alternatively a variant of Barrillot or Barillot, diminutives of Barril and Baril ‘barrel’.

The surname Barrieau is no longer found in France. Compare Barrilleaux and Berrio.

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


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Where is the Barrieau family from?

You can see how Barrieau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barrieau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Barrieau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 76 Barrieau families living in New Brunswick. This was about 78% of all the recorded Barrieau's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Barrieau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barrieau 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 Barrieau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barrieau. 60% of Barrieau men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Barrieau 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

  • Carpenter
    60%
  • Cutter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Barrieau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barrieau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barrieau 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Barrieau. 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 147 military records available for the last name Barrieau. For the veterans among your Barrieau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barrieau lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Barrieau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Barrieau in 1957 was 30, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barrieau 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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