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Barren Family History

Barren Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of Baron or Barran.

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


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Where is the Barren family from?

You can see how Barren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 28 Barren families living in Essex. This was about 14% of all the recorded Barren's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Barren families in 1891.
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What did your Barren ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Milk Roundsman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Barren. 100% of Barren men worked as a Milk Roundsman and 90% of Barren 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

  • Milk Roundsman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Barmaid
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

What Barren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Barren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barren 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Barren. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Barren. For the veterans among your Barren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barren lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Barren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Barren in 1950 was 33, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barren 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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