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Barnys Family History

Barnys 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, Barnas, Barns, Banks, Barlas, Baros, Barna, Barbas, Barry

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Where is the Barnys family from?

You can see how Barnys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barnys family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Barnys families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Barnys families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Barnys's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Barnys families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Barnys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnys 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Barnys. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Barnys. For the veterans among your Barnys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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