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Barbella Family History

Barbella Surname Meaning

Italian: from a diminutive of Barba.

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


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Where is the Barbella family from?

You can see how Barbella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barbella family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Barbella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Barbella families living in New York. This was about 34% of all the recorded Barbella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Barbella families in 1920.
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What did your Barbella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barbella. 20% of Barbella men worked as a Helper and 58% of Barbella women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barbella were Laborer and Operator.

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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

  • Helper
    20%
  • Peddler
    20%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    58%
  • Operator
    43%

What Barbella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 775 census records available for the last name Barbella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barbella 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Barbella. 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 146 military records available for the last name Barbella. For the veterans among your Barbella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barbella lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Barbella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Barbella in 1958 was 51, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barbella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barbella ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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