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Barnham Family History

Barnham Surname Meaning

from either of the places named Barnham in Suffolk and Sussex or from Barnham Broom in Norfolk. Each of these place-names is from the Old English male personal name Beorn or more likely Beorna + hām ‘large farming estate’.

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


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Where is the Barnham family from?

You can see how Barnham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barnham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barnham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 46 Barnham families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Barnham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Barnham families in 1891.
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What did your Barnham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Barnham. 38% of Barnham men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Barnham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barnham were Aircraft Fitter and Weaver Catton Mill.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    38%
  • Taxi Driver
    25%
  • Retired
    13%
  • Aircraft Fitter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestis Duties
    3%
  • Shop Asst (china)
    3%
  • Weaver Catton Mill
    3%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Barnham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnham 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 586 immigration records available for the last name Barnham. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 635 military records available for the last name Barnham. For the veterans among your Barnham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barnham lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Barnham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Barnham in 1967 was 82, and 48 in 1999.

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