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Barsel Family History

Barsel 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: Bartel, Basel, Barse, Barre, Borel, Barnes, Basil, Barley, Marvel

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Where is the Barsel family from?

You can see how Barsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barsel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Barsel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 3 Barsel families living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Barsel's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Barsel families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barsel 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 Barsel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barsel. 60% of Barsel men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Barsel women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Rabbi
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Barsel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Barsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barsel 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Barsel. 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 58 military records available for the last name Barsel. For the veterans among your Barsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barsel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Barsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Barsel in 1963 was 75, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barsel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barsel 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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