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Barcelos Name Meaning

Portuguese: habitational name from the town of Barcelos in northern Portugal. Compare Barcellos .

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


Similar surnames: Barcelo, Barcellos, Barcelona, Barcenas, Banuelos, Marcelo, Bartels

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Where is the Barcelos family from?

You can see how Barcelos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barcelos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Barcelos families living in Indiana. This was about 20% of all the recorded Barcelos's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Barcelos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barcelos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barcelos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barcelos. 100% of Barcelos men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Barcelos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barcelos 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 368 immigration records available for the last name Barcelos. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Barcelos. For the veterans among your Barcelos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barcelos lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Barcelos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Barcelos in 1969 was 46, and 78 in 2003.

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