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Barrey Family History

Barrey Name 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, Barley, Barry, Barney, Barbey, Barkey, Barret, Barren, Farrey

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Where is the Barrey family from?

You can see how Barrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 32 Barrey families living in Ontario. This was about 68% of all the recorded Barrey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Barrey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barrey 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 Barrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barrey. 46% of Barrey men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Barrey women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barrey were Manager and Cook. .

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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
    46%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Laundress
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Cook
    23%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Barrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barrey 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 714 immigration records available for the last name Barrey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 581 military records available for the last name Barrey. For the veterans among your Barrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barrey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Barrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Barrey in 1965 was 82, and 94 in 2002.

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