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Barbre Family History

Barbre Surname Meaning

French (Barbré): variant of Barbare 2 and 3 or Barbary The surname Barbré is very rare in France.

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


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Where is the Barbre family from?

You can see how Barbre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barbre family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barbre families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Barbre families living in Essex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Barbre's in United Kingdom. Essex and 2 other counties had the highest population of Barbre families in 1891.
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What did your Barbre ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Barbre. 100% of Barbre women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Barbre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barbre 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Barbre. 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 577 military records available for the last name Barbre. For the veterans among your Barbre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barbre lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Barbre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Barbre in 1952 was 61, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barbre 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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