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Barcal Family History

Barcal Surname 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: Barca, Baral, Barco, Bara, Barak, Abarca, Barlas, Marchal, Barna

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Where is the Barcal family from?

You can see how Barcal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barcal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Barcal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Barcal families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Barcal's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Barcal families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barcal 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 Barcal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Office Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barcal. 25% of Barcal men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Barcal women worked as an Office Work.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Proprietor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Work
    100%

What Barcal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barcal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barcal 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Barcal. 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 188 military records available for the last name Barcal. For the veterans among your Barcal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barcal lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Barcal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Barcal in 1962 was 69, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barcal 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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