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Barnlund Family History

Barnlund 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: Burklund, Backlund, Berglund, Barland, Harland, Marland, Garland

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Where is the Barnlund family from?

You can see how Barnlund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barnlund family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Barnlund families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Barnlund families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Barnlund's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Barnlund families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barnlund 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 Barnlund ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barnlund. 100% of Barnlund 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Barnlund family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Barnlund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnlund 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 Barnlund. 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 25 military records available for the last name Barnlund. For the veterans among your Barnlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barnlund lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Barnlund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Barnlund in 1968 was 90, and 61 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barnlund 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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