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Barrasa Family History

Barrasa 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: Barras, Barraza, Arras, Barbara, Barlas, Barbas, Barra, Carras

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Where is the Barrasa family from?

You can see how Barrasa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barrasa family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Barrasa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Barrasa family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Barrasa's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Barrasa families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barrasa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barrasa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barrasa. 100% of Barrasa 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Barrasa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barrasa 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Barrasa. 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 40 military records available for the last name Barrasa. For the veterans among your Barrasa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barrasa lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Barrasa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Barrasa in 1971 was 39, and 51 in 2004.

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