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Barronton Family History

Barronton 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: Barrington, Harrington, Warrington, Brinton, Banton, Broxton

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Where is the Barronton family from?

You can see how Barronton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barronton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Barronton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Barronton families living in Florida Territory. This was about 63% of all the recorded Barronton's in USA. Florida Territory had the highest population of Barronton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barronton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Barronton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barronton. 50% of Barronton 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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%
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Census Records

There are 575 census records available for the last name Barronton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barronton 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Barronton. 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 266 military records available for the last name Barronton. For the veterans among your Barronton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barronton lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Barronton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Barronton in 1961 was 59, and 22 in 2004.

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