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Barnitt Family History

Barnitt Surname Meaning

see Barnett.

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


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Where is the Barnitt family from?

You can see how Barnitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barnitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barnitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Barnitt families living in Yorkshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Barnitt's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Barnitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barnitt 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 Barnitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chartered Accountant In Practice and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Barnitt. 100% of Barnitt men worked as a Chartered Accountant In Practice and 67% of Barnitt 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Chartered Accountant In Practice
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Private Means
    34%

What Barnitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Barnitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnitt 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 823 immigration records available for the last name Barnitt. 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 164 military records available for the last name Barnitt. For the veterans among your Barnitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barnitt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Barnitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Barnitt in 1965 was 71, and 50 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barnitt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barnitt 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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