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Barnier Family History

Barnier Surname Meaning

French: variant of Bernier and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Barnier family from?

You can see how Barnier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barnier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Barnier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Barnier families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Barnier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Barnier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barnier 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 Barnier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barnier. 25% of Barnier men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Barnier women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barnier were Waiter and Housekeeper.

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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
    25%
  • Common Laborer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Waiter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    43%
  • Waitress
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

What Barnier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Barnier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnier 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 637 immigration records available for the last name Barnier. 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 342 military records available for the last name Barnier. For the veterans among your Barnier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barnier lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Barnier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Barnier in 1958 was 55, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barnier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barnier 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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