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Bamsay Family History

Bamsay 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: Ramsay, Basa, Barsky, Balsam, Ramsey, Baksa, Bansal, Damsky, Lamay

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Where is the Bamsay family from?

You can see how Bamsay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bamsay family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Bamsay families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 7 Bamsay families living in Ayrshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Bamsay's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Bamsay families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bamsay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Bamsay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bamsay 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Bamsay. 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 13 military records available for the last name Bamsay. For the veterans among your Bamsay 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 Bamsay 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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