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Barrent Family History

Barrent 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: Barrett, Barret, Barren, Parrent, Barre, Sargent, Garret, Farren

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Where is the Barrent family from?

You can see how Barrent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barrent family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Barrent families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Barrent families living in Michigan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Barrent's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Barrent families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barrent surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barrent ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Bookbinder
    100%
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Barrent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barrent 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Barrent. 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 48 military records available for the last name Barrent. For the veterans among your Barrent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barrent lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Barrent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Barrent in 1966 was 70, and 83 in 1995.

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