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Barleston Family History

Barleston 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: Charleston, Bartleson, Burleson, Carlston, Tarleton, Carleton

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Where is the Barleston family from?

You can see how Barleston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barleston family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Barleston family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Barleston's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Barleston families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barleston 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 Barleston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barleston. 100% of Barleston men worked as a Farm Labor.

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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

  • Farm Labor
    100%

What Barleston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Barleston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barleston 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Barleston. 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 33 military records available for the last name Barleston. For the veterans among your Barleston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barleston lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Barleston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Barleston in 1980 was 70, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barleston

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barleston 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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