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Barcla Family History

Barcla 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, Barcia, Barclay, Barela, Barco, Bara, Parola, Abarca, Bala

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Where is the Barcla family from?

You can see how Barcla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barcla family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Barcla family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Barcla's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Barcla families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barcla 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 Barcla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barcla. 100% of Barcla men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Barcla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Barcla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barcla 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Barcla. 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 15 military records available for the last name Barcla. For the veterans among your Barcla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barcla lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2000, in the United States, Barcla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Barcla in 1990 was 47, and 76 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barcla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barcla 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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