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Origins of the Barsham surname

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About the Barshams

We have a total number of 651 records for people with the last name Barsham.

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Where do most Barshams live?

In 1921, most Barshams lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Barshams

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We have 590 records for the Barsham surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Barshams most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Barshams.

What are the most common Barsham first names?

  • John
  • Thomas
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Barshams

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

Common Female occupations for Barshams in 1921
Annuitant

5

Domestic Duties

3

India Rubber Worker

3

Cook

2

Cook Domestic

2

Common Male occupations for Barshams in 1921
Ironmonger

11

Agricultural Labourer

9

Butcher

7

Farmer

7

Fishmonger

7

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