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Barnewall Family History

Barnewall Surname Meaning

see Barnwell.

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


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Where is the Barnewall family from?

You can see how Barnewall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barnewall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Barnewall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Barnewall families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Barnewall's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Barnewall families in 1891.
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What did your Barnewall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Barnewall. 100% of Barnewall women worked as a Private Means.

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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

  • Private Means
    100%

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Census Records

There are 903 census records available for the last name Barnewall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnewall 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Barnewall. 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 71 military records available for the last name Barnewall. For the veterans among your Barnewall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barnewall lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Barnewall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Barnewall in 1967 was 88, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barnewall 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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