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Barwe Family History

Barwe 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: Barre, Barbe, Bare, Barge, Barse, Barie, Barke, Baron, Bard, Hare

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Where is the Barwe family from?

You can see how Barwe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barwe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Barwe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Barwe families living in Indiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Barwe's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Barwe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barwe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Barwe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barwe 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Barwe. 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 10 military records available for the last name Barwe. For the veterans among your Barwe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barwe lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1996, in the United States, Barwe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Barwe in 1986 was 68, and 86 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barwe 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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