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Barhite Family History

Barhite 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, Barile, Barie, Brite, Barrile, Barritt, Barre, Marie

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Where is the Barhite family from?

You can see how Barhite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barhite family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Barhite families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Barhite family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Barhite's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Barhite families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barhite surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barhite ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barhite. 34% of Barhite men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Barhite women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Iron Worker
    13%
  • Teacher
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Barhite family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barhite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barhite 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Barhite. 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 304 military records available for the last name Barhite. For the veterans among your Barhite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barhite lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Barhite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Barhite in 1961 was 30, and 93 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barhite 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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