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Barnass Family History

Barnass 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: Barnas, Barnes, Barlas, Barna, Barnaby, Barbas, Harness, Brass

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Where is the Barnass family from?

You can see how Barnass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barnass family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1901. The most Barnass families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1891 there was 1 Barnass family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Barnass's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Barnass families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barnass 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 Barnass ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Worker was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Barnass. 100% of Barnass men worked as a Domestic Worker.

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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

  • Domestic Worker
    100%

What Barnass family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Barnass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnass 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Barnass. 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 3 military records available for the last name Barnass. For the veterans among your Barnass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barnass lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Barnass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Barnass in 1967 was 59, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barnass 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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