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Barleycorn Family History

Barleycorn Surname Meaning

from Middle English barli-corn ‘barley barleycorn’. The word was used to denote both the plant and the grain. Compare Grandage.

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


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Where is the Barleycorn family from?

You can see how Barleycorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barleycorn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Barleycorn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Barleycorn families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Barleycorn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Barleycorn families in 1891.
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What did your Barleycorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Barleycorn. 100% of Barleycorn men worked as a Builders Labourer and 100% of Barleycorn 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Barleycorn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barleycorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barleycorn 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Barleycorn. 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 60 military records available for the last name Barleycorn. For the veterans among your Barleycorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barleycorn lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1999, in the United States, Barleycorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Barleycorn in 1990 was 37, and 79 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barleycorn 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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