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Barb Family History

Barb Name Meaning

German: variant of Barbe . This surname is also found in France (mainly Alsace). Romanian: variant of Barbu .

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


Similar surnames: Barbe, Bard, Bearb, Bare, Barby, Bara, Bado, Bane, Byrn, Babb

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Where is the Barb family from?

You can see how Barb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Barb families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Barb's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Barb families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barb. 30% of Barb men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Barb women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barb were Salesman and Waitress. .

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    40%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Waitress
    10%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Barb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barb 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 Barb. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Barb. For the veterans among your Barb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barb lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Barb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Barb in 1956 was 52, and 75 in 2004.

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