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Barentine Family History

Barentine Surname Meaning

Altered form of Scottish Ballentine.

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


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Where is the Barentine family from?

You can see how Barentine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barentine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barentine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Barentine families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Barentine's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Barentine families in 1911.
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What did your Barentine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barentine. 35% of Barentine men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Barentine women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barentine were Farming and Teacher.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    33%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%

What Barentine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Barentine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barentine 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Barentine. 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 488 military records available for the last name Barentine. For the veterans among your Barentine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barentine lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Barentine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Barentine in 1962 was 80, and 75 in 2004.

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