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Barnott Family History

Barnott 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: Barnett, Arnott, Barrett, Parrott, Garnett, Arnett, Carnett, Garrott

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Where is the Barnott family from?

You can see how Barnott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barnott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barnott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Barnott family living in Wisconsin Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Barnott's in USA. Wisconsin Territory had the highest population of Barnott families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barnott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barnott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Barnott. 100% of Barnott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barnott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnott 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Barnott. 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 55 military records available for the last name Barnott. For the veterans among your Barnott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barnott lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1984, in the United States, Barnott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Barnott in 1963 was 77, and 80 in 1984.

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