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Barlett Family History

Barlett Surname Meaning

English: from the Middle English personal name Berelot a double diminutive of an ancient Germanic name in Ber- from ber- ‘bear’

for example Berhard.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Barlett family from?

You can see how Barlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barlett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barlett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 73 Barlett families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Barlett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Barlett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barlett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Barlett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Barlett. 20% of Barlett men worked as a Farmer and 77% of Barlett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barlett were Police Constable and Housekeeper.

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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 1939

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Gardener
    20%
  • Piecee Cotton
    20%
  • Police Constable
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Domestic Servant
    9%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    4%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Barlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barlett 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Barlett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Barlett. For the veterans among your Barlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barlett lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Barlett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Barlett in 1954 was 72, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barlett ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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