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Barma Family History

Barma 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: Bara, Barca, Barna, Barba, Barra, Varma, Barman, Barta, Parma, Balma

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Where is the Barma family from?

You can see how Barma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barma family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Barma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Barma family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Barma's in USA. California had the highest population of Barma families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barma. 56% of Barma men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Farmer
    45%
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Census Records

There are 460 census records available for the last name Barma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barma 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Barma. 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 222 military records available for the last name Barma. For the veterans among your Barma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barma lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Barma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Barma in 1952 was 24, and 69 in 2003.

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