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Barresi Name Meaning

Italian: variant of Barrese .

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


Similar surnames: Barrese, Burress, Barrish, Marrese, Barris, Barnes, Barren, Bares

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Where is the Barresi family from?

You can see how Barresi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barresi family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Barresi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Barresi families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Barresi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Barresi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barresi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barresi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barresi. 39% of Barresi men worked as a Laborer and 46% of Barresi women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barresi were Chauffeur and Seamstress. .

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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
    39%
  • Barber
    10%
  • Worker
    7%
  • Chauffeur
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    46%
  • Machine Operator
    19%
  • Typist
    19%
  • Seamstress
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barresi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barresi 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Barresi. 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 553 military records available for the last name Barresi. For the veterans among your Barresi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barresi lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Barresi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Barresi in 1952 was 45, and 80 in 2004.

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