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Barents Family History

Barents 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: Brents, Barnes, Brent, Parent, Bares, Brenes, Barcenas, Parente

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Where is the Barents family from?

You can see how Barents families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barents family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Barents families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Barents families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Barents's in USA. New York had the highest population of Barents families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Barents. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barents 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 503 immigration records available for the last name Barents. 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 95 military records available for the last name Barents. For the veterans among your Barents ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barents lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Barents life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Barents in 1963 was 77, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barents 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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