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Barboe Family History

Barboe 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: Barbe, Barbo, Barbone, Jarboe, Barbee, Barbre, Bartoe, Baron, Barre

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Where is the Barboe family from?

You can see how Barboe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barboe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Barboe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Barboe families living in Wisconsin. This was about 57% of all the recorded Barboe's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Barboe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barboe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Barboe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barboe 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Barboe. 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 36 military records available for the last name Barboe. For the veterans among your Barboe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barboe lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Barboe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Barboe in 1973 was 75, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barboe 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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