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Barnhall Family History

Barnhall 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: Barnhill, Marshall, Bagnall, Barnwell, Parshall, Darnall, Arnall

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Where is the Barnhall family from?

You can see how Barnhall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barnhall family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Barnhall families living in Ohio. This was about 52% of all the recorded Barnhall's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Barnhall families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barnhall 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 74 census records available for the last name Barnhall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnhall 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Barnhall. 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 4 military records available for the last name Barnhall. For the veterans among your Barnhall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barnhall lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barnhall 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barnhall

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