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Barb Family History

Barb Surname Meaning

German: variant of Barbe. This surname is also found in France (mainly Alsace). Romanian: variant of Barbu.

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


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Where is the Barb family from?

You can see how Barb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Barb families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Barb's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Barb families in 1891.
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What did your Barb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Barb. 60% of Barb 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
    60%
  • Cook Housekeeper
    40%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Barb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barb 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Barb. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Barb. For the veterans among your Barb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barb lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Barb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Barb in 1956 was 52, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barb 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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