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Barmess Family History

Barmess 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: Bartmess, Barnes, Burgess, Bares, Harness, Garness, Bress, Bardes

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Where is the Barmess family from?

You can see how Barmess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barmess family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Barmess families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Barmess's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Barmess families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barmess surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Barmess ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Office Girl was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barmess. 100% of Barmess women worked as an Office Girl.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Girl
    100%

What Barmess family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Barmess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barmess 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Barmess. 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 12 military records available for the last name Barmess. For the veterans among your Barmess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barmess lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Barmess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Barmess in 1980 was 59, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barmess 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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