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Origins of the Bar surname

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About the Bars

We have a total number of 2546 records for people with the last name Bar.

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Where do most Bars live?

In 1921, most Bars lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Bars

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,080 records for the Bar surname. The oldest one dates back to 1086.

Who were Bars most likely to marry?

Bar*s

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What are the most common Bar first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Bars

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Bars in 1921
House Servant

8

House Keeper

7

Domestic Servant

5

General Servant

5

Kind

5

Common Male occupations for Bars in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

11

Carpenter

7

Kind

7

Butcher

6

Coal Miner

6

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