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Barnam Family History

Barnam 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: Barna, Barham, Barnum, Barnas, Burnam, Farnam, Barnes, Bara, Barak

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Where is the Barnam family from?

You can see how Barnam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barnam family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Barnam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Barnam families living in New York. This was about 34% of all the recorded Barnam's in USA. New York had the highest population of Barnam families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barnam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Barnam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barnam. 40% of Barnam men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Barnam women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barnam were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Labor
    14%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barnam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnam 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Barnam. 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 260 military records available for the last name Barnam. For the veterans among your Barnam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barnam lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1994, in the United States, Barnam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Barnam in 1977 was 74, and 93 in 1994.

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