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Barfell Family History

Barfell 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: Barrell, Barkell, Bartell, Barnell, Bardell, Hartell, Carnell, Bartel

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Where is the Barfell family from?

You can see how Barfell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barfell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Barfell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Barfell families living in Cornwall. This was about 46% of all the recorded Barfell's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Barfell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barfell 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 Barfell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barfell. 50% of Barfell men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Barfell women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barfell were Trimmer and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Trimmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Barfell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 811 census records available for the last name Barfell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barfell 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Barfell. 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 262 military records available for the last name Barfell. For the veterans among your Barfell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barfell lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Barfell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Barfell in 1952 was 38, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barfell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barfell 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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