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Barnswell Family History

Barnswell 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: Barnwell, Bardwell, Carswell, Banwell, Baswell, Braswell, Barnell

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Where is the Barnswell family from?

You can see how Barnswell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barnswell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Barnswell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Barnswell family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Barnswell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Barnswell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barnswell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barnswell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barnswell. 100% of Barnswell men worked as a Labor. .

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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

  • Labor
    100%
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What Barnswell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Barnswell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnswell 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Barnswell. 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 39 military records available for the last name Barnswell. For the veterans among your Barnswell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barnswell lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Barnswell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Barnswell in 1970 was 69, and 51 in 2002.

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