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Barnack Family History

Barnack 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: Barnick, Harnack, Barrack, Barak, Barna, Barnaby, Bernick, Barwick

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Where is the Barnack family from?

You can see how Barnack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barnack family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Barnack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Barnack families living in Warwickshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Barnack's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Barnack families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barnack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Barnack ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Barnack. 100% of Barnack 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Barnack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnack 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Barnack. 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 252 military records available for the last name Barnack. For the veterans among your Barnack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barnack lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Barnack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Barnack in 1963 was 76, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barnack

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barnack 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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