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Barlan Family History

Barlan 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: Balan, Barlas, Baran, Barman, Barkan, Harlan, Carlan, Barland, Baron

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Where is the Barlan family from?

You can see how Barlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barlan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Barlan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Barlan family living in Cornwall. This was about 50% of all the recorded Barlan's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 1 other county had the highest population of Barlan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barlan 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 Barlan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barlan. 72% of Barlan men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 411 census records available for the last name Barlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barlan 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Barlan. 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 109 military records available for the last name Barlan. For the veterans among your Barlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barlan lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Barlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Barlan in 1977 was 72, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barlan 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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