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Barss Family History

Barss Surname Meaning

English (London and Yorkshire): variant of Barrs. This surname is very rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Barss family from?

You can see how Barss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Barss families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Barss's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Barss families in 1891.
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What did your Barss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Printers Assistant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Barss. 100% of Barss men worked as a Printers Assistant and 100% of Barss 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Printers Assistant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Barss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barss 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 884 immigration records available for the last name Barss. 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 246 military records available for the last name Barss. For the veterans among your Barss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barss lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Barss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Barss in 1962 was 54, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barss 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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