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Barbi Family History

Barbi 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: Barba, Barbe, Barsi, Barbo, Bari, Barby, Barb, Bardi, Balbi, Barbin

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Where is the Barbi family from?

You can see how Barbi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barbi family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Barbi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Barbi families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Barbi's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Barbi families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barbi 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 Barbi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barbi. 75% of Barbi men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Barbi women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    75%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Barbi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 860 census records available for the last name Barbi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barbi 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 352 immigration records available for the last name Barbi. 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 101 military records available for the last name Barbi. For the veterans among your Barbi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barbi lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Barbi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Barbi in 1965 was 60, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barbi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barbi 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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