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Barnouw Family History

Barnouw 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: Barrow, Barlow, Barnum, Barsoum, Bartow, Barno, Arnow, Barbour

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barnouw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Barnouw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnouw 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Barnouw. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Barnouw. For the veterans among your Barnouw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barnouw lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Barnouw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Barnouw in 1980 was 93, and 93 in 2001.

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