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Barmore Family History

Barmore Name Meaning

English (Warwickshire): habitational name from a place called Barmore or Barmoor numerous examples of which are found in Derbyshire North Yorkshire and Northumberland as well as the Scottish regions of Angus Galloway and Strathclyde. The modern distribution in Britain however suggests possible derivation from Barnmoor Green in Claverdon Warwickshire or from the lost Barre-Moor in Colton Staffordshire. In Britain the surname is now rare.

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

Similar surnames: Barre, Beardmore, Bashore, Belmore, Haymore, Patmore, Cashmore

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Where is the Barmore family from?

You can see how Barmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barmore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barmore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Barmore families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Barmore's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Barmore families in 1911.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

Farmer
25%
Laborer
24%
Carpenter
8%
Truck Driver
8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Maid
20%
Clerk
13%
Teacher
10%
Housewife
10%

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Census Records
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Passenger Lists
There are 302 immigration records available for the last name Barmore. 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 Barmore. For the veterans among your Barmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Barmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barmore 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Barmore. 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 Barmore. For the veterans among your Barmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barmore lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Barmore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Barmore in 1946 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

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