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Barnsbee Family History

Barnsbee 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: Barbee, Barnes, Barnicle, Barber, Banse, Barnaby, Barbe, Farnsley

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Where is the Barnsbee family from?

You can see how Barnsbee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barnsbee family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Barnsbee families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 2 Barnsbee families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Barnsbee's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Barnsbee families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barnsbee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barnsbee ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Barnsbee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnsbee 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Barnsbee. 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 18 military records available for the last name Barnsbee. For the veterans among your Barnsbee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barnsbee lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Barnsbee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Barnsbee in 1963 was 73, and 89 in 2000.

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