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Barrest Family History

Barrest 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: Barrett, Barrese, Barret, Barresi, Barre, Barnes, Forrest, Garret

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What did your Barrest ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cult was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Barrest. 60% of Barrest men worked as a Cult.

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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 1921

  • Cult
    60%
  • Student
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%

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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Barrest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barrest 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Barrest. 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 14 military records available for the last name Barrest. For the veterans among your Barrest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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