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Barselau Family History

Barselau 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: Barbeau, Barreau, Barela, Barteau, Barsalou, Barlas, Bartel, Varela

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Where is the Barselau family from?

You can see how Barselau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barselau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Barselau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Barselau families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Barselau's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Barselau families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Barselau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barselau 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Barselau. 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 12 military records available for the last name Barselau. For the veterans among your Barselau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barselau lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2000, in the United States, Barselau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Barselau in 1993 was 56, and 59 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barselau 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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