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Barsett Family History

Barsett 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: Barrett, Barnett, Bassett, Barlett, Barkett, Brett, Baskett, Burkett

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Where is the Barsett family from?

You can see how Barsett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barsett family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barsett families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Barsett family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Barsett's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Barsett families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barsett 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 Barsett ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 945 census records available for the last name Barsett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barsett 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Barsett. 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 46 military records available for the last name Barsett. For the veterans among your Barsett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barsett lifespan?

Average Barsett life expectancy in 1974 was 54 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barsett 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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