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Barriento Family History

Barriento 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: Barrientos, Barreto, Sarmiento, Barretto, Barrientes, Barrientez

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Where is the Barriento family from?

You can see how Barriento families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barriento family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Barriento family living in Texas. This was about 14% of all the recorded Barriento's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Barriento families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barriento surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barriento ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labrador was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barriento. 100% of Barriento men worked as a Labrador. .

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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

  • Labrador
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barriento. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barriento 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Barriento. 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 45 military records available for the last name Barriento. For the veterans among your Barriento ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barriento lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Barriento life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Barriento in 1966 was 52, and 65 in 2004.

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