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Bargsley Family History

Bargsley 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: Bardsley, Barley, Parsley, Bagley, Farnsley, Bartley, Bursley

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Where is the Bargsley family from?

You can see how Bargsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bargsley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bargsley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 9 Bargsley families living in Texas. This was about 45% of all the recorded Bargsley's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Bargsley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bargsley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bargsley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator and Farm Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bargsley. 50% of Bargsley men worked as a Farm Operator and 100% of Bargsley women worked as a Farm Helper. .

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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

  • Farm Operator
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Helper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 475 census records available for the last name Bargsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bargsley 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Bargsley. 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 72 military records available for the last name Bargsley. For the veterans among your Bargsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bargsley lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Bargsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bargsley in 1949 was 51, and 64 in 2003.

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