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Barhy Family History

Barhy 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: Barry, Bardy, Barby, Bary, Baron, Bard, Barre, Barr, Darby, Berry

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Where is the Barhy family from?

You can see how Barhy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barhy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Barhy families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Barhy families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Barhy's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Barhy families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barhy 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 55 census records available for the last name Barhy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barhy 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Barhy. 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 35 military records available for the last name Barhy. For the veterans among your Barhy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barhy lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barhy 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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