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Barbett Family History

Barbett Name Meaning

see Barbet .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Barrett, Barnett, Garbett, Barbetta, Barlett, Barkett, Brett, Barber

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Where is the Barbett family from?

You can see how Barbett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barbett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Barbett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Barbett families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Barbett's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Barbett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barbett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barbett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barbett. 24% of Barbett men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Barbett women worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Miner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 634 census records available for the last name Barbett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barbett 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Barbett. 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 159 military records available for the last name Barbett. For the veterans among your Barbett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barbett lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Barbett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Barbett in 1975 was 85, and 53 in 2003.

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