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Barbu Family History

Barbu Surname Meaning

French: descriptive nickname from barbu ‘bearded’.

Romanian: from the old personal name Barbu of uncertain origin usually thought to be a male derivative of the female name Barbura.

An old vernacular form of Latin Barbara.

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


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Where is the Barbu family from?

You can see how Barbu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barbu family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Barbu families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Barbu families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Barbu's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Barbu families in 1891.
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What did your Barbu ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Barbu. 100% of Barbu men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barbu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barbu 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 580 immigration records available for the last name Barbu. 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 228 military records available for the last name Barbu. For the veterans among your Barbu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barbu lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Barbu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Barbu in 1964 was 77, and 70 in 2004.

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