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Barram Family History

Barram 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: Barra, Barham, Barras, Bartram, Barre, Barr, Barrow, Bara, Barak

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Where is the Barram family from?

You can see how Barram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barram family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Barram families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Barram families living in Essex. This was about 35% of all the recorded Barram's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Barram families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barram surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Barram ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Barram. 60% of Barram women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Battery Maker
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barram. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barram 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Barram. 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 62 military records available for the last name Barram. For the veterans among your Barram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barram lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Barram life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Barram in 1965 was 76, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barram

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barram 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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