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Bardney Family History

Bardney Surname Meaning

From Bardney (Lincs) itself from the Old English given name Bearda in the genitive case with -n.

It also includes ēg, which means ‘island’ or ‘dry ground in marsh’.

This name reflects the historical and geographical significance of the area.

The origins of such place names often reveal insights into the landscape and settlement patterns of the time.

Understanding these elements helps in appreciating the rich linguistic heritage of British place names.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Bardney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bardney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bardney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Bardney families living in Manitoba. This was about 71% of all the recorded Bardney's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Bardney families in 1911.
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What did your Bardney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bardney. 100% of Bardney women worked as a Farming.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    100%

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Census Records

There are 517 census records available for the last name Bardney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bardney 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Bardney. 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 16 military records available for the last name Bardney. For the veterans among your Bardney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bardney lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Bardney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bardney in 1968 was 52, and 78 in 2004.

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