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Barghorn Family History

Barghorn 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: Berghorn, Langhorn, Baron, Langhorne, Hartshorn, Bashore, Barton

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Where is the Barghorn family from?

You can see how Barghorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barghorn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Barghorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Barghorn families living in Clackmannanshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Barghorn's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Barghorn families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Barghorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barghorn 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Barghorn. 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 34 military records available for the last name Barghorn. For the veterans among your Barghorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barghorn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Barghorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Barghorn in 1962 was 63, and 94 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barghorn 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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