Origins of the Barran surname
About the Barrans
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Interesting facts about Barran
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Barran surname. The oldest one dates back to 1830.
What are the most common Barran first names?
John
David
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Barrans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Barrans in 1921
Dressmaker
7
General Servant
6
Grocer
6
Cloth Weaver
5
Laundress
5
Common male occupations for Barrans in 1921
Coal Miner
12
General Labourer
9
Agricultural Labourer
5
Cabinet Maker
5
Cloth Weaver
5
