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Barges Family History

Barges 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: Barnes, Borges, Bares, Berges, Bardes, Barge, Karges, Bargas, Bargen

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Where is the Barges family from?

You can see how Barges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barges family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barges families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 24 Barges families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Barges's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Barges families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barges 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 Barges ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barges. 32% of Barges men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Barges women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barges were Truck Driver and Costurera En Su Hogar.

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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
    14%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Costurera En Su Hogar
    15%

What Barges family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Barges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barges 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 445 immigration records available for the last name Barges. 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 755 military records available for the last name Barges. For the veterans among your Barges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barges lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Barges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Barges in 1965 was 73, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barges 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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