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Barsdorf Family History

Barsdorf 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: Kasdorf, Bergdorf, Burgdorf, Batdorf, Alsdorf, Walsdorf, Burdorf

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Where is the Barsdorf family from?

You can see how Barsdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barsdorf family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Barsdorf families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there were 4 Barsdorf families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Barsdorf's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Barsdorf families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barsdorf 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 Barsdorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Barsdorf. 100% of Barsdorf 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
    100%

What Barsdorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Barsdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barsdorf 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Barsdorf. 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 25 military records available for the last name Barsdorf. For the veterans among your Barsdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barsdorf lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Barsdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Barsdorf in 1967 was 66, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barsdorf 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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