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Barnathan Family History

Barnathan 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: Carnathan, Banahan, Carnahan, Jonathan, Ramanathan, Nathan, Barath

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Where is the Barnathan family from?

You can see how Barnathan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barnathan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Barnathan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Barnathan families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Barnathan's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Barnathan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barnathan 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 Barnathan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barnathan. 100% of Barnathan men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Barnathan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Barnathan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnathan 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Barnathan. 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 23 military records available for the last name Barnathan. For the veterans among your Barnathan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barnathan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Barnathan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Barnathan in 1965 was 69, and 70 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barnathan 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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