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Barbay Name Meaning

French: variant of Barbé (see Barbe ).

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


Similar surnames: Barbey, Barba, Barby, Barbee, Barbeau, Barbas, Barber, Barras, Barbre

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Where is the Barbay family from?

You can see how Barbay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barbay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barbay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Barbay family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Barbay's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Barbay families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barbay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barbay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barbay. 39% of Barbay men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Barbay women worked as a Waitress. .

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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 1940

  • Carpenter
    39%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Attendant
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barbay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barbay 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Barbay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 256 military records available for the last name Barbay. For the veterans among your Barbay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barbay lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Barbay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Barbay in 1952 was 59, and 73 in 2004.

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