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Van Barr Family History

Van Barr 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: Van Ark, Van Lare, Van Wart, Van Dam, Van Camp, Van Dorn, Van Buren

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Where is the Van Barr family from?

You can see how Van Barr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Barr family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Van Barr family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Barr's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Van Barr families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Van Barr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Barr 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Van Barr. 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 322 military records available for the last name Van Barr. For the veterans among your Van Barr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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