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Barfus Family History

Barfus 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: Barkus, Barfuss, Bartus, Bafus, Barcus, Barrus, Barnes, Barlas, Baros

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Where is the Barfus family from?

You can see how Barfus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barfus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Barfus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Barfus families living in Middlesex. This was about 58% of all the recorded Barfus's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Barfus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barfus 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 Barfus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barfus. 50% of Barfus men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Barfus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 578 census records available for the last name Barfus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barfus 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Barfus. 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 736 military records available for the last name Barfus. For the veterans among your Barfus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barfus lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2000, in the United States, Barfus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Barfus in 1953 was 29, and 54 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barfus 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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