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Barens Family History

Barens 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: Bares, Bareis, Barns, Arens, Berens, Baron, Barnes, Haren, Barlas

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Where is the Barens family from?

You can see how Barens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Barens families living in Ontario. This was about 30% of all the recorded Barens's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Barens families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barens 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 Barens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barens. 31% of Barens men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Barens women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barens were Janitor and New Worker.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Janitor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Cashier
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Barens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barens 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 439 immigration records available for the last name Barens. 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 231 military records available for the last name Barens. For the veterans among your Barens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barens lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Barens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Barens in 1967 was 75, and 86 in 2004.

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