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Barnts Family History

Barnts 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: Barnes, Barnas, Barts, Barns, Banks, Barlas, Baros, Barna, Barbas

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Where is the Barnts family from?

You can see how Barnts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barnts family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barnts families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Barnts families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Barnts's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Barnts families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barnts surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barnts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barnts. 46% of Barnts men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Manager
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Mechanic
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barnts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnts 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Barnts. 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 104 military records available for the last name Barnts. For the veterans among your Barnts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barnts lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Barnts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Barnts in 1965 was 70, and 83 in 2004.

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