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Albarran Family History

Albarran Surname Meaning

Spanish (Albarrán): nickname or occupational name from medieval Spanish albarrán ‘foreigner alien’ also ‘chief herdsman or shepherd’.

(from Arabic al- ‘the’ + barrāni ‘outside’ from barra ‘out’ or barr ‘land open country’).

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


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Where is the Albarran family from?

You can see how Albarran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Albarran family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Albarran families living in California. This was about 15% of all the recorded Albarran's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Albarran families in 1920.
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What did your Albarran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labrador was the top reported job for people in the USA named Albarran. 50% of Albarran 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labrador
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Albarran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Albarran 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 Albarran. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 158 military records available for the last name Albarran. For the veterans among your Albarran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Albarran lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Albarran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Albarran in 1954 was 45, and 75 in 2004.

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