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Barnet Family History

Barnet Surname Meaning

English: variant of Barnett. French: variant of Bernet.

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


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Where is the Barnet family from?

You can see how Barnet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barnet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barnet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 305 Barnet families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Barnet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Barnet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barnet 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 Barnet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hosiery Frame Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Barnet. 34% of Barnet men worked as a Hosiery Frame Worker and 68% of Barnet women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barnet were Carpenter and Cook.

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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

  • Hosiery Frame Worker
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Cook
    4%

What Barnet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47,000 census records available for the last name Barnet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnet 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 Barnet. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Barnet. For the veterans among your Barnet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barnet lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Barnet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Barnet in 1957 was 40, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barnet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barnet 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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