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Barlag Family History

Barlag 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: Barlas, Barlage, Bara, Barak, Barley, Barca, Balan, Bala, Barlow

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Where is the Barlag family from?

You can see how Barlag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barlag family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Barlag families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Barlag family living in Gloucestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Barlag's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Barlag families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barlag 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 Barlag ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barlag. 34% of Barlag men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Barlag women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barlag were Laborer and Proprietor.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Bartender
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

What Barlag family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 726 census records available for the last name Barlag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barlag 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Barlag. 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 141 military records available for the last name Barlag. For the veterans among your Barlag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barlag lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Barlag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Barlag in 1962 was 81, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barlag 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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