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Barrish Family History

Barrish Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Barish. Possibly also an Americanized form of German Behrisch (see Berish).

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


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Where is the Barrish family from?

You can see how Barrish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barrish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barrish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Barrish families living in Manitoba. This was about 80% of all the recorded Barrish's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Barrish families in 1911.
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What did your Barrish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barrish. 20% of Barrish men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Barrish women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barrish were Proprietor and Palls Lody.

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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
    20%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Palls Lody
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Barrish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barrish 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Barrish. 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 265 military records available for the last name Barrish. For the veterans among your Barrish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barrish lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Barrish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Barrish in 1955 was 53, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barrish 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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