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Origins of the Barsby surname

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About the Barsbys

We have a total number of 6133 records for people with the last name Barsby.

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Where do most Barsbys live?

In 1921, most Barsbys lived in East Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Barsbys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 5,820 records for the Barsby surname. The oldest one dates back to 1562.

Who were Barsbys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Barsbys.

What are the most common Barsby first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Barsbys

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Barsbys in 1921
Dressmaker

20

General Servant Domestic

19

Domestic Servant

16

Charwoman

14

Laundress

14

Common Male occupations for Barsbys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

48

Farm Labourer

24

Bricklayer

23

Butcher

19

Joiner

19

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