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Barstow Family History

Barstow Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): habitational name from a lost place called Bairstow in Southowram Yorkshire probably named with Old English beger ‘berry’ + stōw ‘place’.

The surname is still most common in Yorkshire.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Barstow family from?

You can see how Barstow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barstow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barstow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Barstow families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Barstow's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Barstow families in 1911.
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What did your Barstow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barstow. 12% of Barstow men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Barstow women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barstow were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

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Census Records

There are 30,000 census records available for the last name Barstow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barstow 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Barstow. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Barstow. For the veterans among your Barstow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barstow lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Barstow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Barstow in 1956 was 55, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barstow 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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