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Barwis Family History

Barwis Surname Meaning

see Barwise.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Barwis family from?

You can see how Barwis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barwis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Barwis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Barwis families living in Devon. This was about 41% of all the recorded Barwis's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Barwis families in 1891.
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What did your Barwis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Barwis. 100% of Barwis 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Barwis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barwis 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Barwis. 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 702 military records available for the last name Barwis. For the veterans among your Barwis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barwis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Barwis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Barwis in 1964 was 77, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barwis 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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