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Barineau Name Meaning

French: variant of Barrineau . This surname is not found in France; in the US it occurs principally in FL.

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


Similar surnames: Babineau, Baribeau, Marineau, Cariveau, Barnet, Barrineau, Barreau

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Where is the Barineau family from?

You can see how Barineau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barineau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Barineau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 18 Barineau families living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Barineau's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Barineau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barineau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barineau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barineau. 38% of Barineau men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Barineau women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    38%
  • Salesman
    38%
  • Manager
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Barineau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 879 census records available for the last name Barineau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barineau 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Barineau. 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 286 military records available for the last name Barineau. For the veterans among your Barineau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barineau lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Barineau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Barineau in 1962 was 60, and 65 in 2004.

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