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Barff Family History

Barff Surname Meaning

see Bargh.

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


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Where is the Barff family from?

You can see how Barff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Barff families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 47 Barff families living in Yorkshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Barff's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Barff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barff 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 Barff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Plumber and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Barff. 100% of Barff men worked as a Master Plumber and 81% of Barff 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

  • Master Plumber
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Housewife Unpaid
    10%
  • Nursing Sister
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Barff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barff 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Barff. 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 302 military records available for the last name Barff. For the veterans among your Barff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barff lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Barff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Barff in 1969 was 82, and 79 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barff 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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