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Barrel Family History

Barrel Name Meaning

see Barrell .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Barre, Bartel, Carrel, Barrell, Barret, Barren, Farrel, Harrel, Borel

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Where is the Barrel family from?

You can see how Barrel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barrel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barrel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Barrel families living in New York. This was about 37% of all the recorded Barrel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Barrel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barrel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barrel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barrel. 47% of Barrel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Barrel women 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
    47%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Barrel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barrel 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 544 immigration records available for the last name Barrel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Barrel. For the veterans among your Barrel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barrel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Barrel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Barrel in 1962 was 71, and 85 in 2002.

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