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Barneby Family History

Barneby Surname Meaning

see Barnaby.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Barneby family from?

You can see how Barneby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barneby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Barneby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Barneby families living in Herefordshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Barneby's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Barneby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barneby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barneby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Barneby. 62% of Barneby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    62%
  • Private Means
    39%

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Census Records

There are 663 census records available for the last name Barneby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barneby 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Barneby. 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 75 military records available for the last name Barneby. For the veterans among your Barneby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barneby lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Barneby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Barneby in 1976 was 58, and 89 in 2000.

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