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Barla Family History

Barla 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: Bara, Barca, Bala, Barlas, Barna, Barba, Barra, Balla, Barta, Barela

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Where is the Barla family from?

You can see how Barla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barla family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Barla families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Barla families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Barla's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Barla families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barla 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 Barla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barla. 34% of Barla men worked as a Manager and 100% of Barla women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Manager
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Owner
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Barla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 470 census records available for the last name Barla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barla 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Barla. 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 57 military records available for the last name Barla. For the veterans among your Barla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barla lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1999, in the United States, Barla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Barla in 1954 was 51, and 84 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barla 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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