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Barbash Family History

Barbash Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Hungarian Barbás (see Barabas).

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


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Where is the Barbash family from?

You can see how Barbash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barbash family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Barbash families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Barbash families living in New Jersey. This was about 16% of all the recorded Barbash's in USA. New Jersey and 2 other states had the highest population of Barbash families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barbash surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Barbash ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barbash. 39% of Barbash men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Barbash women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barbash were Reporter and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    39%
  • Attendant
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Reporter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Barbash family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 795 census records available for the last name Barbash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barbash 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 403 immigration records available for the last name Barbash. 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 176 military records available for the last name Barbash. For the veterans among your Barbash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barbash lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Barbash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Barbash in 1962 was 62, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barbash 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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