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Barent Family History

Barent Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Brent, Parent, Balent, Bagent, Arent, Berent, Baron, Brett, Sargent

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Where is the Barent family from?

You can see how Barent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barent family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barent families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Barent family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Barent's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Barent families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barent 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 Barent ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barent. 43% of Barent men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    43%
  • Grinder
    29%
  • Barber
    29%
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Census Records

There are 691 census records available for the last name Barent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barent 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 508 immigration records available for the last name Barent. 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 395 military records available for the last name Barent. For the veterans among your Barent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barent lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Barent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Barent in 1962 was 76, and 89 in 2004.

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