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Barrosa Family History

Barrosa 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: Barroso, Barros, Barbosa, Barrow, Baros, Barra, Barron, Cardosa

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Where is the Barrosa family from?

You can see how Barrosa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barrosa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Barrosa families living in Texas. This was about 29% of all the recorded Barrosa's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Barrosa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barrosa 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 Barrosa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barrosa. 50% of Barrosa 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
    50%
  • Musician
    50%

What Barrosa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 538 census records available for the last name Barrosa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barrosa 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Barrosa. 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 30 military records available for the last name Barrosa. For the veterans among your Barrosa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barrosa lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1981, in the United States, Barrosa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Barrosa in 1975 was 75, and 50 in 1981.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barrosa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barrosa 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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