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Barlieb Family History

Barlieb 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, Bailie, Balliet, Barrie, Parlier, Barbier, Bargiel, Hartlieb

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Where is the Barlieb family from?

You can see how Barlieb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barlieb family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Barlieb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Barlieb families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Barlieb's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Barlieb families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barlieb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barlieb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barlieb. 31% of Barlieb men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Machinist
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%

What Barlieb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 483 census records available for the last name Barlieb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barlieb 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Barlieb. 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 66 military records available for the last name Barlieb. For the veterans among your Barlieb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barlieb lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Barlieb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Barlieb in 1958 was 55, and 72 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barlieb 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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