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Barz Family History

Barz Surname Meaning

German: variant of Bartz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Barz family from?

You can see how Barz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barz family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Barz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Barz families living in Minnesota. This was about 30% of all the recorded Barz's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Barz families in 1880.
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What did your Barz ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Barz. 50% of Barz men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Labourer
    50%

What Barz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Barz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barz 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Barz. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Barz. For the veterans among your Barz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Barz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Barz in 1963 was 64, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barz 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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