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Barhum Family History

Barhum 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: Barham, Barnum, Baum, Borum, Narum, Harcum, Barkus, Brum, Basham

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Where is the Barhum family from?

You can see how Barhum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barhum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Barhum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Barhum families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Barhum's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Barhum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barhum 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 73 census records available for the last name Barhum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barhum 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Barhum. 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 18 military records available for the last name Barhum. For the veterans among your Barhum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barhum lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Barhum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Barhum in 1966 was 39, and 62 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barhum 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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