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Bars Family History

Bars 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: Bard, Barr, Bara, Bass, Mars, Baros, Bark, Baris, Baro, Barsi

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Where is the Bars family from?

You can see how Bars families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bars family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bars families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 41 Bars families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Bars's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bars families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bars 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 Bars ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bars. 100% of Bars 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 8,000 census records available for the last name Bars. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bars 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Bars. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Bars. For the veterans among your Bars ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bars lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Bars life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bars in 1956 was 64, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bars 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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