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Barsam Family History

Barsam 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: Balsam, Barham, Bara, Basa, Barak, Barca, Barlas, Barsky, Barna

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Where is the Barsam family from?

You can see how Barsam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barsam family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Barsam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 4 Barsam families living in Massachusetts. This was about 17% of all the recorded Barsam's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Barsam families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barsam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barsam ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 835 census records available for the last name Barsam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barsam 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Barsam. 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 82 military records available for the last name Barsam. For the veterans among your Barsam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barsam lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Barsam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Barsam in 1964 was 83, and 85 in 2004.

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