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Barnt Family History

Barnt 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: Barna, Bart, Barno, Barnet, Bernt, Arnt, Barns, Barndt, Bornt, Baron

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Where is the Barnt family from?

You can see how Barnt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barnt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barnt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Barnt families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Barnt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Barnt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barnt 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 Barnt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barnt. 35% of Barnt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Barnt women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Labor
    10%
  • Miner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Barnt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Barnt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnt 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Barnt. 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 246 military records available for the last name Barnt. For the veterans among your Barnt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barnt lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Barnt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Barnt in 1953 was 28, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barnt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barnt 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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