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Barvey Family History

Barvey 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: Harvey, Barley, Barney, Garvey, Barbey, Barkey, Carvey, Jarvey, Arvey

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Where is the Barvey family from?

You can see how Barvey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barvey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Barvey families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Barvey families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Barvey's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Barvey families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barvey 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 Barvey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barvey. 100% of Barvey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Barvey women worked as an Operator.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Barvey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Barvey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barvey 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Barvey. 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 55 military records available for the last name Barvey. For the veterans among your Barvey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barvey lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1995, in the United States, Barvey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Barvey in 1987 was 77, and 88 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barvey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barvey 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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