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Barnhouse Family History

Barnhouse Surname Meaning

English (Devon): topographic name for someone who lived in a house by a barn from Middle English bern-hous ‘house attached to a granary’.

It can also be a habitational name from Barn House in Brightling, Sussex, or from Barnhouse Farm in Shipley, Sussex.

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


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Where is the Barnhouse family from?

You can see how Barnhouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barnhouse family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Barnhouse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 28 Barnhouse families living in Devon. This was about 48% of all the recorded Barnhouse's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Barnhouse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barnhouse 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 Barnhouse ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Barnhouse. 50% of Barnhouse men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Barnhouse 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Public Works Contractors Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Barnhouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnhouse 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Barnhouse. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Barnhouse. For the veterans among your Barnhouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barnhouse lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Barnhouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Barnhouse in 1954 was 57, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barnhouse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barnhouse 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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