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Barrar Family History

Barrar 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: Barra, Farrar, Barras, Bargar, Barre, Barr, Barrow, Bara, Barak

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Where is the Barrar family from?

You can see how Barrar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barrar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Barrar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Barrar families living in Indiana. This was about 31% of all the recorded Barrar's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Barrar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barrar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barrar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barrar. 18% of Barrar men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Barrar women worked as an Assembler. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barrar were Bricklayer and Secretary. .

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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
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • President
    8%
  • Bricklayer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    20%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barrar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barrar 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Barrar. 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 169 military records available for the last name Barrar. For the veterans among your Barrar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barrar lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Barrar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Barrar in 1966 was 68, and 57 in 2004.

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