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Barnab Family History

Barnab 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: Barna, Barnaby, Barnaba, Barnas, Barnes, Bara, Barak, Barca, Barlas

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Where is the Barnab family from?

You can see how Barnab families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barnab family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Barnab family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Barnab's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Barnab families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barnab surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Barnab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnab 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Barnab. 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 4 military records available for the last name Barnab. For the veterans among your Barnab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barnab lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2004, in the United States, Barnab life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Barnab in 1990 was 49, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barnab 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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