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Barrins Family History

Barrins 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: Barrios, Barris, Barrons, Harris, Baris, Barron, Bardin, Barrs

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Where is the Barrins family from?

You can see how Barrins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barrins family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Barrins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Barrins families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Barrins's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Barrins families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barrins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barrins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Servant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barrins. 100% of Barrins women worked as a Servant. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Barrins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barrins 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Barrins. 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 23 military records available for the last name Barrins. For the veterans among your Barrins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barrins lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Barrins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Barrins in 1971 was 77, and 33 in 2001.

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