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Barnabe Family History

Barnabe 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: Barnaby, Barnaba, Bernabe, Barna, Tanabe, Barbe, Harnage, Barlage

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Where is the Barnabe family from?

You can see how Barnabe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barnabe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Barnabe families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 72 Barnabe families living in Quebec. This was about 62% of all the recorded Barnabe's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Barnabe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barnabe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barnabe ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Barnabe. 28% of Barnabe men worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    28%
  • Cultivateur
    19%
  • Cultivator
    19%
  • Labourer
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Barnabe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnabe 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Barnabe. 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 270 military records available for the last name Barnabe. For the veterans among your Barnabe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barnabe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Barnabe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Barnabe in 1963 was 85, and 79 in 1999.

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