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Barelas Family History

Barelas Name 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: Barlas, Barela, Barbas, Barabas, Varela, Balas, Bares, Ballas, Barras

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Where is the Barelas family from?

You can see how Barelas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barelas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Barelas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Barelas families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Barelas's in USA. California had the highest population of Barelas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barelas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barelas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Packer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barelas. 100% of Barelas women worked as a Packer. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 481 census records available for the last name Barelas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barelas 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Barelas. 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 111 military records available for the last name Barelas. For the veterans among your Barelas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barelas lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Barelas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Barelas in 1969 was 97, and 53 in 2004.

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