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Barnsback Family History

Barnsback 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: Railsback, Barnick, Bohnsack, Barnaba, Harnack, Barrack, Hornback

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Where is the Barnsback family from?

You can see how Barnsback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barnsback family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Barnsback families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Barnsback families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Barnsback's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Barnsback families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barnsback surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barnsback ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Barnsback ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 385 census records available for the last name Barnsback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnsback 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Barnsback. 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 43 military records available for the last name Barnsback. For the veterans among your Barnsback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barnsback lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Barnsback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Barnsback in 1964 was 77, and 70 in 2000.

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