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Barrall Family History

Barrall Surname Meaning

English: variant of Barrell.

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


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Where is the Barrall family from?

You can see how Barrall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barrall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barrall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Barrall families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Barrall's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Barrall families in 1911.
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What did your Barrall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barrall. 37% of Barrall men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    37%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    11%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Barrall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barrall 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Barrall. 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 288 military records available for the last name Barrall. For the veterans among your Barrall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barrall lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Barrall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Barrall in 1959 was 53, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barrall 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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