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Barrage Family History

Barrage 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: Barlage, Burrage, Barre, Barra, Harnage, Darragh, Barrese, Barragan

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Where is the Barrage family from?

You can see how Barrage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barrage family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Barrage families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Barrage families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Barrage's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Barrage families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barrage 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 Barrage ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barrage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barrage 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Barrage. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Barrage. For the veterans among your Barrage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barrage lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Barrage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Barrage in 1972 was 36, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barrage 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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