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Barbard Family History

Barbard Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Barbara, Barbaro, Barbary, Barbare, Barnard, Barber, Bernard, Barba

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Where is the Barbard family from?

You can see how Barbard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barbard family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Barbard families were found in USA in 1880, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Barbard families living in Perthshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Barbard's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Barbard families in 1871.
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What did your Barbard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barbard. 100% of Barbard men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Barbard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barbard 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Barbard. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Barbard. For the veterans among your Barbard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barbard lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Barbard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Barbard in 1967 was 64, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barbard 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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