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Barzen Family History

Barzen 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: Barzee, Barden, Bargen, Barren, Marzen, Barben, Barten, Bazen, Baron

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Where is the Barzen family from?

You can see how Barzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barzen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Barzen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Barzen family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Barzen's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Barzen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barzen 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 Barzen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barzen. 50% of Barzen men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Barzen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 848 census records available for the last name Barzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barzen 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Barzen. 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 232 military records available for the last name Barzen. For the veterans among your Barzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barzen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Barzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Barzen in 1964 was 74, and 73 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barzen 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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