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Barnards Family History

Barnards 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: Bernards, Barnard, Bernard, Baynard, Bernardy, Barnas, Bernardo

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Where is the Barnards family from?

You can see how Barnards families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barnards family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Barnards families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Barnards families living in Norfolk. This was about 67% of all the recorded Barnards's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Barnards families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Barnards. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnards 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Barnards. 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 229 military records available for the last name Barnards. For the veterans among your Barnards ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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