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Barnner Family History

Barnner 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: Banner, Barner, Barnier, Berner, Barnes, Tanner, Garner, Barber

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Where is the Barnner family from?

You can see how Barnner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barnner family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Barnner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Barnner families living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Barnner's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Barnner families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barnner 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 Barnner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barnner. 54% of Barnner men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Barnner women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barnner were Mechanic and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Mechanic
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Barnner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 431 census records available for the last name Barnner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnner 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Barnner. 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 26 military records available for the last name Barnner. For the veterans among your Barnner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barnner lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1986, in the United States, Barnner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Barnner in 1970 was 87, and 88 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barnner 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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