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Barred Family History

Barred 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: Barre, Barreda, Barret, Barren, Jarred, Bard, Barr, Barnes, Barrow

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Where is the Barred family from?

You can see how Barred families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barred family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barred families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Barred families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Barred's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Barred families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barred 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 Barred ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Barred family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Barred. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barred 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Barred. 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 24 military records available for the last name Barred. For the veterans among your Barred ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barred lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Barred life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Barred in 1973 was 76, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barred

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barred 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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