Origins of the Barnfather surname
About the Barnfathers
We have a total of 5078 records for people with the last name Barnfather.
Find out more about your family in our records
Start your family history journey
Start free trial
“
I’ve managed to trace back to the mid-1700s! I can’t believe it! Utterly engrossing and I have uncovered some quite moving and heartbreaking stories attached to various ancestors. You don’t need any qualifications to start - just time patience, and some information.
SS
Stuart
Start your family tree
Trace your family back in time. Make new discoveries and see what other Findmypast family historians in our genealogy community have discovered about the Barnfathers.
Sign up to get startedDelve deeper into the Barnfather family's history
Interesting facts about Barnfather
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Barnfather surname. The oldest one dates back to 1613.
Who were Barnfathers most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Barnfathers.
What are the most common Barnfather first names?
John
William
Elizabeth
Mary
Census records provide incredible detail on names, ages, marital statuses, occupations and more.
Common jobs for Barnfathers
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Barnfathers in 1921
Dressmaker
22
House Servant
14
Servant
11
Farmers Daughter
10
Charwoman
9
Common male occupations for Barnfathers in 1921
Coal Miner
44
Coal Miner Hewer
22
Joiner
20
Farmer
14
Blacksmith
12
