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Barlass Family History

Barlass Surname Meaning

see Barlas.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Barlass family from?

You can see how Barlass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barlass family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Barlass families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Barlass families living in Lancashire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Barlass's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Barlass families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barlass 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 Barlass ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Veneer Preparer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Barlass. 50% of Barlass men worked as a Veneer Preparer and 100% of Barlass women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Veneer Preparer
    50%
  • Sheet Metal Worker Heavy W
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Barlass family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Barlass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barlass 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Barlass. 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 280 military records available for the last name Barlass. For the veterans among your Barlass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barlass lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Barlass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Barlass in 1965 was 74, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barlass 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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