Origins of the Barb surname
About the Barbs
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Interesting facts about Barb
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Barb surname. The oldest one dates back to 1486.
What are the most common Barb first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Barbs
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Barbs in 1921
Farmers Daughter
3
Laundress
2
Laundress Ironer
2
Barmaid
1
Coal Dealer
1
Common male occupations for Barbs in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
3
Semiskilled Mechanics And Repairmen
3
Attendants
2
Costamonger
2
Farm Hands
2
