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Barrineau Family History

Barrineau Surname Meaning

French: unexplained. This surname is not found in France; in the US it occurs principally in SC, GA, and FL.

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


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Where is the Barrineau family from?

You can see how Barrineau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barrineau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Barrineau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Barrineau families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Barrineau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Barrineau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barrineau 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 Barrineau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barrineau. 32% of Barrineau men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Barrineau women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barrineau were Manager and Packer.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • School Teacher
    20%
  • Packer
    14%

What Barrineau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barrineau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barrineau 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Barrineau. 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 900 military records available for the last name Barrineau. For the veterans among your Barrineau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barrineau lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Barrineau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Barrineau in 1949 was 45, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barrineau 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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