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Barsby Family History

Barsby Surname Meaning

see Barnsby.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Barsby family from?

You can see how Barsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barsby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Barsby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Barsby families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Barsby's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Barsby families in 1911.
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What did your Barsby ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Barsby. 100% of Barsby men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Barsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barsby 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 619 immigration records available for the last name Barsby. 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 695 military records available for the last name Barsby. For the veterans among your Barsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barsby lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Barsby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Barsby in 1966 was 74, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barsby 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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