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Barclay Name Meaning

Scottish: habitational name of English origin, from Berkeley in Gloucestershire, named in Old English with be(o)rc ‘birch’ + leah ‘woodland clearing’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Bartley, Barley, Batley, Marley, Tarpley, Burcham, Eardley, Varley

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Barclay Family Origin

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Barclay Family Occupations

What did your Barclay ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, a less common occupation for the Barclay family was Carpenter. Farmer, Laborer and Keeping House were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Barclay. The most common Barclay occupation in the USA was Farmer. 34% of Barclay's were Farmers.

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  • Farmer

    34%

  • Laborer

    7%

  • Keeping House

    5%

  • Carpenter

    4%

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Barclay Historical Records

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Census records can give you a fascinating window into the day-to-day lives of your Barclay ancestors - like hours worked per week, level of education, veteran status, employers, and more.

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Barclay Life Expectancy

What is the average Barclay lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, Barclay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Barclay in 1943 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

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