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Barnot Family History

Barnot 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: Barno, Bernot, Arnot, Jarnot, Barnet, Barndt, Baron, Barnes, Barrow

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Where is the Barnot family from?

You can see how Barnot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barnot family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barnot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Barnot family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Barnot's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Barnot families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barnot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Barnot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnot 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Barnot. 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 38 military records available for the last name Barnot. For the veterans among your Barnot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barnot lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Barnot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Barnot in 1967 was 87, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barnot 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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