Origins of the Barra surname

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    In 1921, most Barras lived in london

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    220 Barra Travel & migration records
    190 Barras found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Barra

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    Who were Barras most likely to marry?

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    What are the most common Barra first names?

    John

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    Maria

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    Common jobs for Barras

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Common female occupations for Barras in 1921

    Servant

    4

    House Servant

    3

    Living On Own Means

    3

    Annuitant

    2

    Dressmaker

    2

    Common male occupations for Barras in 1921

    Plumber & Glazier

    5

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    4

    Semiskilled Warehousing

    4

    Farm Hands

    3

    Tinsmiths

    3

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