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Bardau Family History

Bardau 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: Bard, Bara, Barak, Barca, Banda, Barlas, Barna, Carda, Barba, Barbas

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Where is the Bardau family from?

You can see how Bardau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bardau family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Bardau family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bardau's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Bardau families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bardau 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 25 census records available for the last name Bardau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bardau 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Bardau. 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 18 military records available for the last name Bardau. For the veterans among your Bardau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bardau lifespan?

Average Bardau life expectancy in 1994 was 33 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bardau 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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