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Barsher Family History

Barsher 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: Basher, Washer, Barber, Barker, Bacher, Bircher, Archer, Barthe

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Where is the Barsher family from?

You can see how Barsher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barsher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Barsher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Barsher families living in Arkansas. This was about 70% of all the recorded Barsher's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Barsher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barsher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Barsher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barsher 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Barsher. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Barsher. For the veterans among your Barsher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barsher lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1989, in the United States, Barsher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Barsher in 1976 was 55, and 84 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barsher 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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