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Barler Family History

Barler 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, Barber, Barker, Marler, Parler, Bailer, Barter, Basler

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Where is the Barler family from?

You can see how Barler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 78 Barler families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Barler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Barler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Barler. 100% of Barler 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Barler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barler 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 732 immigration records available for the last name Barler. 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 567 military records available for the last name Barler. For the veterans among your Barler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barler lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Barler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Barler in 1954 was 55, and 82 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barler 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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