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Origins of the Barrie surname

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About the Barries

We have a total number of 20217 records for people with the last name Barrie.

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Where do most Barries live?

In 1921, most Barries lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Barries

How common is your surname?

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

We have 14,700 records for the Barrie surname. The oldest one dates back to 1595.

Who were Barries most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Barrie first names?

  • James
  • John
  • Wendy
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Barries

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

Common Female occupations for Barries in 1921
Dressmaker

78

Domestic Servant

62

Housekeeper

62

House Keeper

48

Wife

35

Common Male occupations for Barries in 1921
Coal Miner

155

Farmer

104

Carter

81

Mason

78

Farm Servant

68

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