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Barys Family History

Barys 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: Baros, Baris, Bares, Barrs, Barts, Parys, Borys, Barns, Barss, Barks

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Where is the Barys family from?

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

What did your Barys ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barys. 37% of Barys men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Barys women worked as a New Worker. .

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Stock Clerk
    19%
  • Waiter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barys 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Barys. 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 86 military records available for the last name Barys. For the veterans among your Barys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barys lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Barys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Barys in 1961 was 47, and 93 in 2004.

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