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Blarr Family History

Blarr 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: Barr, Blair, Larr, Bard, Barre, Blake, Bear, Black, Clare, Clark

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Where is the Blarr family from?

You can see how Blarr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blarr family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blarr families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Blarr family living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Blarr's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Blarr families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blarr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blarr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blarr. 22% of Blarr men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Blarr women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 949 census records available for the last name Blarr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blarr 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Blarr. 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 193 military records available for the last name Blarr. For the veterans among your Blarr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blarr lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Blarr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Blarr in 1966 was 61, and 76 in 2003.

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