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Barfitt Family History

Barfitt 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: Parfitt, Barritt, Barrett, Barnett, Burritt, Britt, Babbitt, Barfoot

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Where is the Barfitt family from?

You can see how Barfitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barfitt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Barfitt family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Barfitt's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Barfitt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barfitt 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 Barfitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Barfitt. 100% of Barfitt 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%

What Barfitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Barfitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barfitt 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Barfitt. 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 13 military records available for the last name Barfitt. For the veterans among your Barfitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barfitt lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Barfitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Barfitt in 1975 was 68, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barfitt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barfitt 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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