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Barbus Family History

Barbus 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: Barbas, Barkus, Bartus, Garbus, Barcus, Barrus, Barbush, Barnes

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Where is the Barbus family from?

You can see how Barbus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barbus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Barbus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Barbus families living in Quebec. This was about 80% of all the recorded Barbus's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Barbus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barbus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Barbus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barbus. 43% of Barbus men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Barbus women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barbus were Ccc Camp and Houseworker.

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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
    43%
  • Tailor
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Ccc Camp
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Houseworker
    19%

What Barbus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 500 census records available for the last name Barbus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barbus 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Barbus. 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 93 military records available for the last name Barbus. For the veterans among your Barbus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barbus lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Barbus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Barbus in 1967 was 65, and 49 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barbus 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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