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Barel Family History

Barel Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Borel, Babel, Bartel, Bares, Basel, Bare, Carel, Baral, Arel, Barela

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Where is the Barel family from?

You can see how Barel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 6 Barel families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Barel's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Barel families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barel 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 Barel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barel. 32% of Barel men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Barel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barel were Helper and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Helper
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barel 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 468 immigration records available for the last name Barel. 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 202 military records available for the last name Barel. For the veterans among your Barel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Barel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Barel in 1964 was 76, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barel 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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