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Barnay Family History

Barnay 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: Barna, Barnaby, Barney, Barbay, Barnas, Barnes, Bara, Barak, Barley

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Where is the Barnay family from?

You can see how Barnay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barnay family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Barnay families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 7 Barnay families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Barnay's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Barnay families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barnay 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 Barnay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Glove Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barnay. 34% of Barnay men worked as a Glove 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Glove Worker
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

What Barnay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 361 census records available for the last name Barnay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnay 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Barnay. 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 29 military records available for the last name Barnay. For the veterans among your Barnay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barnay lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Barnay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Barnay in 1968 was 69, and 86 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barnay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barnay 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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