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Bargley Family History

Bargley 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: Barley, Bagley, Bartley, Badgley, Barkley, Hartley, Bailey, Varley

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Where is the Bargley family from?

You can see how Bargley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bargley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bargley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bargley family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Bargley's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Bargley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bargley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bargley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bargley. 100% of Bargley men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 264 census records available for the last name Bargley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bargley 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Bargley. 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 13 military records available for the last name Bargley. For the veterans among your Bargley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bargley lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1987, in the United States, Bargley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bargley in 1971 was 68, and 84 in 1987.

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