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Barrs Family History

Barrs Surname Meaning

English (Leicestershire and Warwickshire): variant of Barr with excrescent -s. Compare Barss.

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


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Where is the Barrs family from?

You can see how Barrs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barrs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barrs families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 118 Barrs families living in Leicestershire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Barrs's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Barrs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barrs 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 Barrs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Postman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Barrs. 28% of Barrs men worked as a Postman and 63% of Barrs women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barrs were Incapacitated and Unpaid Household 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

  • Postman
    28%
  • Colliery Hewer
    17%
  • Watch Clock Jewelbry Dealer Repairer
    12%
  • Incapacitated
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    63%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%

What Barrs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Barrs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barrs 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 Barrs. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Barrs. For the veterans among your Barrs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barrs lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Barrs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Barrs in 1956 was 43, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barrs 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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