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Barnish Family History

Barnish Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): nickname from Old French barnage a shortening of baronage a term denoting the attributes of a baron

namely courage fortitude etc.

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


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Where is the Barnish family from?

You can see how Barnish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barnish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Barnish families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Barnish family living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Barnish's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Barnish families in 1911.
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What did your Barnish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barnish. 37% of Barnish men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Barnish women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barnish were Butcher and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Carpenter
    27%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Butcher
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Barnish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnish 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Barnish. 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 671 military records available for the last name Barnish. For the veterans among your Barnish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barnish lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Barnish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Barnish in 1958 was 52, and 85 in 2004.

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