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Barrio Family History

Barrio Surname Meaning

Spanish: variant of Barrios.

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


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Where is the Barrio family from?

You can see how Barrio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barrio family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Barrio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Barrio families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Barrio's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Barrio families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barrio 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 Barrio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barrio. 25% of Barrio men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Barrio women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barrio were Waiter and Costurera.

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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
    25%
  • Agricultor
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Waiter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Costurera
    34%

What Barrio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Barrio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barrio 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Barrio. 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 402 military records available for the last name Barrio. For the veterans among your Barrio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barrio lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Barrio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Barrio in 1942 was 19, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barrio

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barrio 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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