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The untold tale of young william barr among the manhattan. Barr is an ancient scottish locational name, referring to the barr parish area in ayrshire. The o barr family name was found in the usa between 1880 and 1920. I am searching for my ancestors with the barr surname. Welcome to the barr family web site for your enjoyment, we present. Both your knowledge and the oral tradition of the origin and meaning of this surname will be helpful. The barr family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. Legend has it that barr family history traces back to st. Your name in history book collection olive tree genealogy. Full text of history of the barr family, beginning with greatgrandfather robert barr, and mary wills. Bar, gaelic, an old word for a bard or learned man. Internet archive bookreader history of the barr family, beginning with greatgrandfather robert barr, and mary wills. The most barr families were found in the usa in 1880.
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