Origins of the Barringer surname
About the Barringers
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Interesting facts about Barringer
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Barringer surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.
Who were Barringers most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Barringer first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Barringers
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Barringers in 1921
Laundress
12
Dressmaker
11
Lace Maker
10
House Servant
9
Living On Own Means
9
Common male occupations for Barringers in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
28
Baker
19
Farm Hands
15
General Labourer
14
Tailor
13
