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Barle Family History

Barle 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: Barre, Barley, Harle, Barbe, Balle, Bare, Bartle, Baile, Barge, Carle

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Where is the Barle family from?

You can see how Barle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Barle families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Barle's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Barle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barle 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 Barle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barle. 39% of Barle men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Barle women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barle were Nurse and Typist.

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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
    39%
  • Night Watchman
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Nurse
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Packer
    29%
  • Typist
    29%

What Barle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barle 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 385 immigration records available for the last name Barle. 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 294 military records available for the last name Barle. For the veterans among your Barle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barle lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Barle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Barle in 1957 was 47, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barle 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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