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Barbair Family History

Barbair 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: Barber, Barbara, Barba, Barbas, Barbaro, Barbary, Barbay, Barbier

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Where is the Barbair family from?

You can see how Barbair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barbair family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Barbair families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 2 Barbair families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Barbair's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Barbair families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barbair surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Barbair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barbair 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Barbair. 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 military records available for the last name Barbair. For the veterans among your Barbair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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