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Barus Family History

Barus 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: Baros, Brus, Baris, Bares, Barkus, Barrs, Baus, Bayus, Bartus, Barts

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Where is the Barus family from?

You can see how Barus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barus families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Barus families living in New Brunswick. This was about 27% of all the recorded Barus's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Barus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barus 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 Barus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barus. 28% of Barus men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Barus women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barus were Foreman and 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
    28%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Miner
    13%
  • Foreman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Bookkeeper
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Barus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barus 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 593 immigration records available for the last name Barus. 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 257 military records available for the last name Barus. For the veterans among your Barus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Barus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Barus in 1966 was 57, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barus 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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