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Origins of the Barneby surname

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About the Barnebys

We have a total number of 274 records for people with the last name Barneby.

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Where do most Barnebys live?

In 1921, most Barnebys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Barnebys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 215 records for the Barneby surname. The oldest one dates back to 1241.

Who were Barnebys most likely to marry?

Ballses

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Stowardses

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Barnebys.

What are the most common Barneby first names?

  • John
  • Thomas
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Barnebys

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

Common Female occupations for Barnebys in 1921
Drapers Assistant

2

General Servant

2

Labourers Wife

2

Wife

2

Certification School Mistress

1

Common Male occupations for Barnebys in 1921
Grocer

3

Overseers Of The Poor Of The Said Parish

3

Able Seaman

2

Agricultural Labourer

2

Carpenter

2

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