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Barerra Family History

Barerra 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: Barbara, Barra, Barbera, Barrera, Becerra, Barreira, Barela, Berra

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Where is the Barerra family from?

You can see how Barerra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barerra family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Barerra families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Barerra families living in Texas. This was about 80% of all the recorded Barerra's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Barerra families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barerra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barerra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barerra. 100% of Barerra 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Barerra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barerra 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Barerra. 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 Barerra. For the veterans among your Barerra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barerra lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2003, in the United States, Barerra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Barerra in 1993 was 39, and 63 in 2003.

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