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Barben Family History

Barben Surname Meaning

Swiss French: variant of Barbin.

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


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Where is the Barben family from?

You can see how Barben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barben family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barben families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 34 Barben families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Barben's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Barben families in 1891.
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What did your Barben ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Barben. 73% of Barben 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
    73%
  • Rover Tenter (cotton Spy)
    10%
  • Cone Winder Cotto Sp
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Barben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barben 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 423 immigration records available for the last name Barben. 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 343 military records available for the last name Barben. For the veterans among your Barben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barben lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Barben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Barben in 1963 was 63, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barben 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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