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Barmum Family History

Barmum Surname 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: Barnum, Baum, Borum, Narum, Harcum, Barham, Barkus, Brum, Barsoum

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Where is the Barmum family from?

You can see how Barmum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barmum family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Barmum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Barmum families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Barmum's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Barmum families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barmum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Barmum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barmum 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Barmum. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Barmum. For the veterans among your Barmum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barmum lifespan?

Average Barmum life expectancy in 1974 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barmum ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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