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Barlean Family History

Barlean 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: Barley, Balan, Barlas, Barbeau, Barkman, Ballman, Baran, Arlen

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Where is the Barlean family from?

You can see how Barlean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barlean family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Barlean families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Barlean families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Barlean's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Barlean families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barlean 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 Barlean ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barlean. 60% of Barlean men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Barlean family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 365 census records available for the last name Barlean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barlean 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Barlean. 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 87 military records available for the last name Barlean. For the veterans among your Barlean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barlean lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Barlean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Barlean in 1964 was 65, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barlean

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barlean 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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