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Bamsey Family History

Bamsey Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Beamsworthy in Beaworthy (Devon) which is recorded as Baldemundeswurthe in 1249 and Bealmesworthy in 1418 from a Middle English development of an Old English personal name Bealdmund (‘brave bold’ + ‘protection’).

The name is derived from the combination of the elements that signify strength and security.

The term worth or worthi indicates a ‘small farm, smallholding, curtilage’ in Old English.

This etymology reflects the landscape and agricultural practices of the region during that historical period.

The evolution of the name over centuries showcases the linguistic changes in English as well.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Bamsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bamsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bamsey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 111 Bamsey families living in Devon. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bamsey's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Bamsey families in 1891.
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What did your Bamsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bamsey. 34% of Bamsey men worked as a Bricklayer and 92% of Bamsey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bamsey were Bank Messenger and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    34%
  • Window Cleaner (master)
    23%
  • Retired
    23%
  • Bank Messenger
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Passenger Lists

There are 355 immigration records available for the last name Bamsey. 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 413 military records available for the last name Bamsey. For the veterans among your Bamsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bamsey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bamsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bamsey in 1966 was 87, and 89 in 2004.

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