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Barrie Family History

Barrie Surname Meaning

Scottish (Angus): habitational name from Barry in Angus or from another place so named generally named with Gaelic barr ‘height hill’ or from a British cognate of this word.

This name is also the Scottish form of Barry.

French (Barrié): variant of Barrier.

Altered form of French Baril.

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


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Where is the Barrie family from?

You can see how Barrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barrie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barrie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 48 Barrie families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Barrie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Barrie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barrie 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 Barrie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Barrie. 23% of Barrie men worked as a Farmer and 81% of Barrie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barrie were Medical Practitioner and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Plumber Fitter
    12%
  • Insurance Clerk
    12%
  • Medical Practitioner
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 45,000 census records available for the last name Barrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barrie 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Barrie. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Barrie. For the veterans among your Barrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barrie lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Barrie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Barrie in 1954 was 66, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barrie 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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