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Barni Family History

Barni 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: Barna, Barsi, Varni, Bari, Barno, Berni, Bardi, Barns, Sarni, Baroni

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Where is the Barni family from?

You can see how Barni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barni family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Barni families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Barni families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Barni's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Barni families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barni 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 Barni ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barni. 65% of Barni men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Barni women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barni were Waiter and New Worker.

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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
    65%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Waiter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

What Barni family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barni 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 415 immigration records available for the last name Barni. 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 449 military records available for the last name Barni. For the veterans among your Barni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barni lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Barni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Barni in 1957 was 30, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barni

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barni 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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