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Barber Family History
Barber Genealogy & Family TreeBarber is a Scottish name from Northumberland, England, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Latin barbarius which means “beard” and referred to someone with the occupation of a barber, who in medieval times not only cut hair and shaved but performed surgery and pulled teeth. Roots for this name can also be found in England. The family motto is Nihilo nisi cruce which means “Nothing, but the cross.”
Other spellings include “Barbour” and “Barberton.” Notable people with the surname include American golfer Miller Barber, American actress Andrea Barber (Full House, Days of Our Lives), British actress Gillian Barber (Jumanji, Double Jeopardy, Cats & Dogs), and American football player Bob Barber (Pittsburgh Steelers, Green Bay Packers). The first Barber to come to America was Henry Barber in Virginia in 1620.
Barber Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- John Barber -- --, 1738 December 0, 1802 England
- Alexander Barber -- --, 1670 December 0, 1720 England
- William Barber -- --, 1686 December 0, 1725 Connecticut Colony
- Elizabeth Barber -- --, 1596 February 22, 1628
- Hellen Barber -- --, 1548 April 4, 1599 England
Barber Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Catherine Barber -- --, 1819 December 18, 1892
- Mary Barber -- --, 1732 December 0, 1785 Pennsylvania
- Elizabeth Barber -- --, 1552 February 22, 1627
- Elizabeth Barber -- --, 1780 April 22, 1810 Massachusetts
- James Barber -- --, 1596 December 0, 1681 Rhode Island
