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Barrientes Family History

Barrientes Surname Meaning

Hispanic: altered form of Asturian-Leonese Barrientos.

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


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Where is the Barrientes family from?

You can see how Barrientes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barrientes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Barrientes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Barrientes families living in London. This was about 89% of all the recorded Barrientes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Barrientes families in 1891.
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What did your Barrientes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barrientes. 55% of Barrientes men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Barrientes women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barrientes were Carpenter and Servant.

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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
    55%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Servant
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barrientes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barrientes 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 569 immigration records available for the last name Barrientes. 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 403 military records available for the last name Barrientes. For the veterans among your Barrientes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barrientes lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Barrientes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Barrientes in 1950 was 46, and 73 in 2004.

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