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Barness Family History

Barness 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: Barnes, Harness, Garness, Barsness, Bartness, Arness, Burness

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Where is the Barness family from?

You can see how Barness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barness family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barness families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 9 Barness families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Barness's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Barness families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barness 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 Barness ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Barness. 100% of Barness men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Barness women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Barness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barness 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 434 immigration records available for the last name Barness. 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 729 military records available for the last name Barness. For the veterans among your Barness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barness lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Barness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Barness in 1956 was 21, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barness

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barness 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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