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Barleen Family History

Barleen 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: Bardeen, Barley, Barzee, Arlen, Barden, Burkeen, Breen, Boreen

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Where is the Barleen family from?

You can see how Barleen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barleen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Barleen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Barleen families living in Kansas. This was about 62% of all the recorded Barleen's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Barleen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barleen 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 Barleen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barleen. 56% of Barleen men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    56%
  • Farmer
    45%

What Barleen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 561 census records available for the last name Barleen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barleen 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Barleen. 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 35 military records available for the last name Barleen. For the veterans among your Barleen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barleen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Barleen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Barleen in 1963 was 69, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barleen 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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