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Barfie Family History

Barfie 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: Barrie, Barie, Barre, Marie, Barbe, Baris, Barcia, Barsi, Barfield

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Where is the Barfie family from?

You can see how Barfie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barfie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Barfie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Barfie family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Barfie's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Barfie families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barfie 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 11 census records available for the last name Barfie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barfie 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Barfie. 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 1 military records available for the last name Barfie. For the veterans among your Barfie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barfie lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2000, in the United States, Barfie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Barfie in 1988 was 50, and 73 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barfie 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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