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Barsch Family History

Barsch Surname Meaning

German: from Middle High German bars ‘perch’ hence a nickname probably uncomplimentary for someone thought to resemble a fish in some way or a metonymic occupational name for a fish dealer or fisherman.

Nickname from Low German barsch ‘harsh rude’.

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


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Where is the Barsch family from?

You can see how Barsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barsch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Barsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Barsch family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Barsch's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Barsch families in 1911.
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What did your Barsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barsch. 29% of Barsch men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Barsch women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barsch were Machinist and Housekeeper.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Nurse
    16%
  • Seamstress
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Barsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barsch 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 698 immigration records available for the last name Barsch. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Barsch. For the veterans among your Barsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barsch lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Barsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Barsch in 1955 was 52, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barsch 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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