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Barja Family History

Barja 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: Bara, Barca, Barna, Barba, Barra, Barta, Borja, Baria, Barga, Baron

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Where is the Barja family from?

You can see how Barja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barja family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Barja family living in Florida. This was about 25% of all the recorded Barja's in USA. Florida and 2 other states had the highest population of Barja families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barja surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barja ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barja. 60% of Barja men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Barja women worked as a None. .

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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
    60%
  • None
    14%
  • Watchman
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    100%
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What Barja family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Barja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barja 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Barja. 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 22 military records available for the last name Barja. For the veterans among your Barja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barja lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Barja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Barja in 1963 was 47, and 85 in 2003.

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