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Barfelt Family History

Barfelt 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: Bartelt, Barrett, Bartel, Barfield, Barnett, Barrell, Barfoot

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Where is the Barfelt family from?

You can see how Barfelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barfelt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Barfelt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Barfelt families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Barfelt's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Barfelt families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Barfelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barfelt 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Barfelt. 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 5 military records available for the last name Barfelt. For the veterans among your Barfelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barfelt 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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