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Baril Family History

Baril Name Meaning

French: from Old French baril ‘barrel’ applied as a metonymic occupational name for a cooper or a nickname for a rotund man. Compare Barry 7 and Berry 7.

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


Similar surnames: Barile, Bain, Baris, Tarin, Brin, Bail, Babin, Cail, Barela, Gail

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Where is the Baril family from?

You can see how Baril families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baril family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Baril families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 953 Baril families living in Quebec. This was about 95% of all the recorded Baril's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Baril families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baril surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baril ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Institutrice were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Baril. 38% of Baril men worked as a Cultivateur and 29% of Baril women worked as an Institutrice. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baril were Fils Cultivateur and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    38%
  • Journalier
    13%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Institutrice
    29%
  • Religieuse
    19%
  • Cultivateur
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Baril. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baril 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Baril. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Baril. For the veterans among your Baril ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baril lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Baril life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Baril in 1943 was 31, and 68 in 2004.

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