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Barnatt Family History

Barnatt Surname Meaning

see Barnett.

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


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Where is the Barnatt family from?

You can see how Barnatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barnatt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Barnatt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 62 Barnatt families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Barnatt's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Barnatt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barnatt 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 Barnatt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Barnatt. 43% of Barnatt men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Barnatt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barnatt were Engineers Fitter and Household 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

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Carpenter
    29%
  • Engineers Fitter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Household Duties
    6%

What Barnatt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barnatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnatt 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Barnatt. 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 203 military records available for the last name Barnatt. For the veterans among your Barnatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barnatt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Barnatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Barnatt in 1963 was 70, and 36 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barnatt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barnatt 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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