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Early Origins of the Barss family

The surname Barss was first found in Mecklenburg, where the name Bars made a significant contribution to the feudal society of early Europe. The name Bars became prominent in local affairs and branched into many houses where members continued to play important roles in the savage tribal and national conflicts, each group seeking power and status in an ever changing territorial profile.

Early History of the Barss family

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Barss Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Bars, Barr, Barrse, Barsse, Barss, Baers, Baerr, Baerrse, Baersse, Baerss, Bers, Berr, Berrse, Bersse and many more.

Early Notables of the Barss family

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Barss migration to the United States +



Barss Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • David Barss, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1852


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