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Barnetson Family History

Barnetson Surname Meaning

perhaps from the Old French personal name Bernart (see Barnard) + son.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Barnetson family from?

You can see how Barnetson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barnetson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Barnetson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 5 Barnetson families living in Essex. This was about 63% of all the recorded Barnetson's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Barnetson families in 1891.
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What did your Barnetson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Barnetson. 100% of Barnetson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barnetson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnetson 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 660 immigration records available for the last name Barnetson. 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 95 military records available for the last name Barnetson. For the veterans among your Barnetson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barnetson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Barnetson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Barnetson in 1966 was 69, and 83 in 1999.

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