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Barnis Family History

Barnis 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: Barnes, Baris, Banis, Bareis, Barnish, Barnas, Barns, Barris, Boris

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Where is the Barnis family from?

You can see how Barnis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barnis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barnis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Barnis families living in Yorkshire. This was about 93% of all the recorded Barnis's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Barnis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barnis 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 Barnis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Barnis. 75% of Barnis 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
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnis 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Barnis. 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 141 military records available for the last name Barnis. For the veterans among your Barnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barnis lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Barnis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Barnis in 1971 was 53, and 68 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barnis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barnis 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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