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Barrus Family History

Barrus Surname Meaning

English: variant of Barrows.

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


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Where is the Barrus family from?

You can see how Barrus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barrus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barrus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Barrus families living in Yorkshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Barrus's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Barrus families in 1891.
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What did your Barrus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Barrus. 100% of Barrus 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Barrus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barrus 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 790 immigration records available for the last name Barrus. 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 855 military records available for the last name Barrus. For the veterans among your Barrus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barrus lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Barrus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Barrus in 1944 was 49, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barrus 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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