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Barnat Family History

Barnat 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, Bernat, Barnas, Barnet, Barndt, Barnes, Bara, Barak, Barca

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Where is the Barnat family from?

You can see how Barnat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barnat family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barnat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Barnat families living in Denbighshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Barnat's in United Kingdom. Denbighshire had the highest population of Barnat families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barnat 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 Barnat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barnat. 60% of Barnat men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Barnat women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Barnat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 657 census records available for the last name Barnat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnat 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Barnat. 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 82 military records available for the last name Barnat. For the veterans among your Barnat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barnat lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Barnat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Barnat in 1965 was 76, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barnat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barnat 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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