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Barring Family History

Barring 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: Harring, Barling, Warring, Herring, Harding, Harling, Harting

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Where is the Barring family from?

You can see how Barring families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barring family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barring families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Barring families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Barring's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Barring families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barring 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 Barring ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barring. 38% of Barring men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Foreman
    25%

What Barring family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 994 census records available for the last name Barring. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barring 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Barring. 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 867 military records available for the last name Barring. For the veterans among your Barring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barring lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1994, in the United States, Barring life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Barring in 1976 was 73, and 55 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barring

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barring 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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