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Barilla Family History

Barilla Surname Meaning

Italian: occupational name from medieval Greek barellas ‘cooper’ from barella ‘barrel’ (a loanword from Italian) with the occupational suffix -(e)as.

Rusyn (from Slovakia): metonymic occupational name for a cooper or a nickname derived from barylo ‘barrel’.

Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Varilla.

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


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Where is the Barilla family from?

You can see how Barilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barilla family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Barilla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Barilla families living in New Mexico. This was about 63% of all the recorded Barilla's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Barilla families in 1880.
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What did your Barilla ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Barilla. 100% of Barilla men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Barilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barilla 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 917 immigration records available for the last name Barilla. 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 651 military records available for the last name Barilla. For the veterans among your Barilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barilla lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Barilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Barilla in 1957 was 59, and 87 in 2004.

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