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Barbee Family History

Barbee Surname Meaning

English: variant of Barby. English (of French Huguenot origin): Anglicized form of French Barbé (see Barbe).

Americanized form of French Barbier and possibly also of Barbé (compare 2 above).

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


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Where is the Barbee family from?

You can see how Barbee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barbee family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barbee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Barbee families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Barbee's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Barbee families in 1891.
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What did your Barbee ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Barbee. 100% of Barbee 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 38,000 census records available for the last name Barbee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barbee 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 Barbee. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Barbee. For the veterans among your Barbee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barbee lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Barbee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Barbee in 1947 was 36, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barbee 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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