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Barsalou Family History

Barsalou Surname Meaning

French: habitational name from Barsalou a place in Lot-et-Garonne.

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


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Where is the Barsalou family from?

You can see how Barsalou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barsalou family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Barsalou families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 58 Barsalou families living in Quebec. This was about 95% of all the recorded Barsalou's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Barsalou families in 1911.
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What did your Barsalou ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and At Home were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barsalou. 30% of Barsalou men worked as a Proprietor and 34% of Barsalou women worked as an At Home. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barsalou were Truck Driver and Winder Oper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    30%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • At Home
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Winder Oper
    34%

What Barsalou family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Barsalou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barsalou 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Barsalou. 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 192 military records available for the last name Barsalou. For the veterans among your Barsalou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barsalou lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Barsalou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Barsalou in 1965 was 75, and 78 in 2004.

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