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Barnosky Family History

Barnosky Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) Baranowski.

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


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Where is the Barnosky family from?

You can see how Barnosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barnosky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Barnosky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Barnosky families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Barnosky's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Barnosky families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barnosky 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 Barnosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barnosky. 34% of Barnosky men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Barnosky women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barnosky were Labor and New Worker.

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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
    34%
  • Miner
    23%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Labor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Maid
    22%
  • New Worker
    15%

What Barnosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 841 census records available for the last name Barnosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnosky 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Barnosky. 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 189 military records available for the last name Barnosky. For the veterans among your Barnosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barnosky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Barnosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Barnosky in 1963 was 70, and 80 in 2003.

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