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Barbet Family History

Barbet Surname Meaning

In England and France from the Middle English and Old French female personal names Barbet(te) and Barbot(e) diminutives of Barbe from Barbara.

See also Barbot.

In France, perhaps sometimes alternatively from a diminutive of Old French barbe ‘beard’ but evidence is lacking.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Barbet family from?

You can see how Barbet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barbet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barbet families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Barbet families living in London. This was about 51% of all the recorded Barbet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Barbet families in 1891.
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What did your Barbet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tool Turner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Barbet. 100% of Barbet men worked as a Tool Turner and 100% of Barbet 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

  • Tool Turner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Barbet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barbet 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 512 immigration records available for the last name Barbet. 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 121 military records available for the last name Barbet. For the veterans among your Barbet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barbet lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Barbet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Barbet in 1963 was 75, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barbet 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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