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Barder Family History

Barder Surname Meaning

English: occupational name from Middle English barder bardour ‘maker of horse armor’

an agent noun derivative of Old French barde ‘horse armor’

or ‘pack-saddle’.

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


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Where is the Barder family from?

You can see how Barder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 49 Barder families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Barder's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Barder families in 1891.
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What did your Barder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wholesale Jewellers and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Barder. 100% of Barder men worked as a Wholesale Jewellers and 100% of Barder 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Wholesale Jewellers
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Barder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barder 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 987 immigration records available for the last name Barder. 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 518 military records available for the last name Barder. For the veterans among your Barder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barder lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Barder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Barder in 1956 was 53, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barder 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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