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Origins of the Bars surname

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About the Barses

We have a total number of 885 records for people with the last name Bars.

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Where do most Barses live?

In 1921, most Barses lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Barses

How common is your surname?

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

We have 610 records for the Bars surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Barses most likely to marry?

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Bars*s

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What are the most common Bars first names?

  • John
  • Pierre
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Bars family members

Common jobs for Barses

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

Common Female occupations for Barses in 1921
Laundress

5

Gardener

4

General Servant

4

House Servant

4

Living On Own Means

3

Common Male occupations for Barses in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

9

Farm Labourer

6

Farm Hands

5

General Labourer

5

Laborer

4

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