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Barman Family History

Barman Surname Meaning

Indian (West Bengal) and Bangladeshi: Rajbanshi name based on Sanskrit varman ‘armor protection’. This is a cognate of the north Indian name Varma.

English (Kent): variant of Bearman.

Americanized form of German Barmann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Barman family from?

You can see how Barman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 48 Barman families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Barman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Barman families in 1891.
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What did your Barman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Barman. 50% of Barman men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Barman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barman were Stevedore Heavy Worker and Household Duties Unpaid.

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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

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Stevedore Heavy Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Homeduties
    4%
  • Household Duties Unpaid
    4%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Barman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barman 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Barman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Barman. For the veterans among your Barman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Barman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Barman in 1962 was 77, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barman 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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