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Barz Family History

Barz Surname Meaning

German: variant of Bartz.

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


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Where is the Barz family from?

You can see how Barz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barz family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Barz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Barz family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Barz's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Barz families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barz 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 Barz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barz. 19% of Barz men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Barz women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barz were Machinist and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Machinist
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    18%
  • Keeps House
    12%
  • Attendant
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%

What Barz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Barz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barz 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 Barz. 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 Barz. For the veterans among your Barz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Barz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Barz in 1963 was 64, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barz 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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