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Barles Family History

Barles 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: Barnes, Barley, Barlas, Balles, Bares, Bardes, Bailes, Sarles, Bales

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Where is the Barles family from?

You can see how Barles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Barles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Barles families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Barles's in USA. New York had the highest population of Barles families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barles. 30% of Barles men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Barles women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Orderly
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 866 census records available for the last name Barles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barles 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Barles. 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 141 military records available for the last name Barles. For the veterans among your Barles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barles lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Barles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Barles in 1967 was 45, and 79 in 2002.

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