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Barlen Family History

Barlen 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: Barley, Arlen, Barden, Bailen, Bargen, Karlen, Carlen, Barren, Barben

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Where is the Barlen family from?

You can see how Barlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barlen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barlen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Barlen families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Barlen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Barlen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barlen 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 Barlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Barlen. 100% of Barlen 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 970 census records available for the last name Barlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barlen 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Barlen. 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 210 military records available for the last name Barlen. For the veterans among your Barlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barlen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Barlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Barlen in 1965 was 71, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barlen 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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