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Barsan Family History

Barsan 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: Baran, Barman, Barkan, Marsan, Barson, Baron, Bara, Basa, Barak

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Where is the Barsan family from?

You can see how Barsan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barsan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Barsan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Barsan family living in Moray. This was about 50% of all the recorded Barsan's in Scotland. Moray and 1 other county had the highest population of Barsan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barsan 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 Barsan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barsan. 100% of Barsan men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Barsan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Barsan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barsan 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Barsan. 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 73 military records available for the last name Barsan. For the veterans among your Barsan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barsan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Barsan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Barsan in 1970 was 67, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barsan 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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