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Barmon Family History

Barmon 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: Baron, Barton, Barron, Bardon, Harmon, Barman, Marmon, Armon, Garmon

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Where is the Barmon family from?

You can see how Barmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barmon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barmon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Barmon families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Barmon's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Barmon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barmon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barmon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barmon. 19% of Barmon men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Barmon women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barmon were Salesman and 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
    19%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Waitress
    24%
  • Housework
    24%
  • New Worker
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barmon 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 653 immigration records available for the last name Barmon. 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 119 military records available for the last name Barmon. For the veterans among your Barmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barmon lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Barmon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Barmon in 1969 was 97, and 84 in 2002.

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