Barrueta Family History

Barrueta Surname Meaning

Basque: habitational name from Barroeta in Biscay Basque Country (Spain) named with Basque berro ‘thicket’ or ‘humid area’.

The name is composed of two elements: the word berro, which refers to a thicket or a humid area, and the suffix -eta.

The suffix -eta denotes a place or group, indicating a location characterized by the thicket or humid area.

This etymology reflects the geographical and environmental features of the region.

Understanding the meaning of names like Barroeta provides insight into the cultural and natural history of the Basque Country.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Barrett, Barreto, Barrera, Arrieta, Barreca, Barreda, Argueta, Barretta, Barret, Barre

8,000 record(s) for Barrueta

7K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
4	Military Records
225	Immigration Records
265	Census and Voter Lists
38	Member Trees

Where is the Barrueta family from?

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Census Record

There are 265 census records available for the last name Barrueta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barrueta census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 225 immigration records available for the last name Barrueta. 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.

Military Records

There are 4 military records available for the last name Barrueta. For the veterans among your Barrueta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Barrueta lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Barrueta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Barrueta in 1963 was 39, and 80 in 2004.

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