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Barsdley Family History

Barsdley 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: Barley, Parsley, Yardley, Bartley, Bradley, Bursley, Bardsley, Badley

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Where is the Barsdley family from?

You can see how Barsdley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barsdley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Barsdley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Barsdley families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Barsdley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Barsdley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Barsdley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barsdley 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Barsdley. 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 2 military records available for the last name Barsdley. For the veterans among your Barsdley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barsdley 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barsdley

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