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Barban Family History

Barban Surname Meaning

Italian (Veneto; Barbàn): habitational name from a place called Barbano in Vicenza province but it is possible also a nickname from old Italian barbano ‘uncle’ (see Barbano).

French: from a derivative of the female personal name Barbe.

Hispanic (mainly Cuba): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Barban family from?

You can see how Barban families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barban family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barban families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 8 Barban families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Barban's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Barban families in 1891.
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What did your Barban ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barban. 37% of Barban men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Barban women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barban were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Barban. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barban 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 503 immigration records available for the last name Barban. 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 128 military records available for the last name Barban. For the veterans among your Barban ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barban lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Barban life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Barban in 1964 was 74, and 76 in 2004.

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