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Bamsden Family History

Bamsden 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: Ramsden, Amsden, Baisden, Basden, Baysden, Lumsden, Marsden, Gadsden

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Where is the Bamsden family from?

You can see how Bamsden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bamsden family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Bamsden families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bamsden's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bamsden families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 748 census records available for the last name Bamsden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bamsden 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Bamsden. 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 3 military records available for the last name Bamsden. For the veterans among your Bamsden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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