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Barsa Family History

Barsa 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: Bara, Basa, Barca, Barna, Barba, Barra, Baksa, Barsi, Barta, Parsa

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Where is the Barsa family from?

You can see how Barsa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barsa family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Barsa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Barsa family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Barsa's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Barsa families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barsa 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 Barsa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barsa. 100% of Barsa men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Barsa women worked as a Secretary.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Barsa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 564 census records available for the last name Barsa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barsa 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Barsa. 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 117 military records available for the last name Barsa. For the veterans among your Barsa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barsa lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Barsa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Barsa in 1965 was 88, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barsa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barsa 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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