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Barlau Family History

Barlau 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: Barlas, Bara, Barak, Barley, Barca, Balan, Bala, Barlow, Barna, Barba

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Where is the Barlau family from?

You can see how Barlau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barlau family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Barlau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Barlau families living in Suffolk. This was about 28% of all the recorded Barlau's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Barlau families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barlau 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 Barlau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barlau. 65% of Barlau men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Barlau women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barlau were Laborer and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    65%
  • Laborer
    36%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Barlau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barlau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barlau 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Barlau. 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 Barlau. For the veterans among your Barlau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barlau lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Barlau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Barlau in 1967 was 61, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barlau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barlau 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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