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Barlos Family History

Barlos 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: Barlas, Barlow, Baros, Bartos, Harlos, Barros, Carlos, Baron, Barnes

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Where is the Barlos family from?

You can see how Barlos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barlos family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barlos families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Barlos family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Barlos's in USA. New York had the highest population of Barlos families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barlos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barlos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barlos. 50% of Barlos men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    50%
  • Section Foreman
    25%
  • Millworker
    25%
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Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Barlos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barlos 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Barlos. 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 96 military records available for the last name Barlos. For the veterans among your Barlos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barlos lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Barlos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Barlos in 1965 was 76, and 78 in 2003.

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