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Barlee Family History

Barlee Surname Meaning

see Barley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Barlee family from?

You can see how Barlee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barlee family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barlee families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Barlee families living in Norfolk. This was about 67% of all the recorded Barlee's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Barlee families in 1891.
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What did your Barlee ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Barlee. 72% of Barlee women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Private Means
    29%

What Barlee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 927 census records available for the last name Barlee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barlee 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Barlee. 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 77 military records available for the last name Barlee. For the veterans among your Barlee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barlee lifespan?

Average Barlee life expectancy in 2001 was 43 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barlee 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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