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Barbian Family History

Barbian Surname Meaning

German and French (Lorraine): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Barbian family from?

You can see how Barbian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barbian family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Barbian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 41 Barbian families living in Quebec. This was about 79% of all the recorded Barbian's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Barbian families in 1911.
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What did your Barbian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barbian. 38% of Barbian men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Barbian women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barbian were Proprietor and 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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Housemaid
    23%
  • Secretary
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Barbian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barbian 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Barbian. 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 349 military records available for the last name Barbian. For the veterans among your Barbian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barbian lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Barbian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Barbian in 1949 was 36, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barbian 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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