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Barbar Family History

Barbar Surname Meaning

Arabic (mainly Syria and Lebanon): unexplained. This surname is found among both Muslims and Christians.

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


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Where is the Barbar family from?

You can see how Barbar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barbar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barbar families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Barbar families living in London. This was about 16% of all the recorded Barbar's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Barbar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barbar 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 Barbar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Barbar. 100% of Barbar men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Barbar 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    16%

What Barbar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Barbar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barbar 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 Barbar. 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 605 military records available for the last name Barbar. For the veterans among your Barbar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barbar lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Barbar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Barbar in 1962 was 80, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barbar 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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