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Barriga Family History

Barriga Surname Meaning

Spanish and Portuguese: nickname for someone with a large belly from barriga ‘belly paunch’.

Spanish: habitational name from any of the two places called Barriga in provinces of Burgos and Jaén.

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


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Where is the Barriga family from?

You can see how Barriga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barriga family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Barriga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Barriga families living in Kent. This was about 86% of all the recorded Barriga's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Barriga families in 1891.
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What did your Barriga ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Barriga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barriga 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 Barriga. 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 141 military records available for the last name Barriga. For the veterans among your Barriga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barriga lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Barriga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Barriga in 1957 was 51, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barriga 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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