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Barleson Family History

Barleson Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bartleson, Burleson, Margeson, Karlson, Arneson, Narveson, Burgeson

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Where is the Barleson family from?

You can see how Barleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barleson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Barleson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Barleson families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Barleson's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Barleson families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Barleson ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Barleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barleson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Barleson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Barleson. For the veterans among your Barleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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