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Barrar Family History

Barrar 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: Barra, Farrar, Barras, Bargar, Barre, Barr, Barrow, Bara, Barak

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Where is the Barrar family from?

You can see how Barrar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barrar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Barrar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Barrar families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Barrar's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Barrar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barrar 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 Barrar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Barrar. 50% of Barrar 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    25%
  • Incapacitated
    25%

What Barrar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barrar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barrar 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Barrar. 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 169 military records available for the last name Barrar. For the veterans among your Barrar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barrar lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Barrar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Barrar in 1966 was 68, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barrar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barrar 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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