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Barbery Name Meaning

English (Cornwall): variant of Barbary .

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


Similar surnames: Barbary, Barbare, Barry, Mabery, Barbre, Marberry, Marbry, Barbara

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Where is the Barbery family from?

You can see how Barbery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barbery family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barbery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Barbery families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Barbery's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Barbery families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barbery 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 Barbery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barbery. 26% of Barbery men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Barbery women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barbery were Cigar Maker and Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Mechanic
    9%
  • Cigar Maker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    27%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Barbery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barbery 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 514 immigration records available for the last name Barbery. 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 405 military records available for the last name Barbery. For the veterans among your Barbery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barbery lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Barbery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Barbery in 1953 was 44, and 73 in 2004.

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