Origins of the Barrer surname
About the Barrers
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Interesting facts about Barrer
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Barrers most likely to marry?
la Barrers
What are the most common Barrer first names?
Thomas
Thos
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Barrers
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Barrers in 1921
Servant
5
Charwoman
4
Dressmaker
2
Hand Loom Sin & Cotton Weaver
2
Housemaid
2
Common male occupations for Barrers in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
4
Blacksmith
2
Dock Labourer
2
Fisherman
2
Tailor
2
