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Barnetta Family History

Barnetta 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: Barnett, Barbetta, Barretta, Barletta, Barnette, Barrett, Manetta

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Where is the Barnetta family from?

You can see how Barnetta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barnetta family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Barnetta families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Barnetta families living in Michigan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Barnetta's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Barnetta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barnetta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barnetta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barnetta. 50% of Barnetta men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Barnetta women worked as a Dressmaker.

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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
    50%
  • Gardener
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    100%

What Barnetta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Barnetta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnetta 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Barnetta. 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 7 military records available for the last name Barnetta. For the veterans among your Barnetta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barnetta lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Barnetta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Barnetta in 1961 was 50, and 76 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barnetta 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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