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Barsh Family History

Barsh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Barsch.

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


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Where is the Barsh family from?

You can see how Barsh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barsh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barsh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Barsh families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Barsh's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Barsh families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barsh 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 Barsh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barsh. 21% of Barsh men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Barsh women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barsh were Owner 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
    21%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Owner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Waitress
    13%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Barsh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barsh 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Barsh. 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 512 military records available for the last name Barsh. For the veterans among your Barsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barsh lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Barsh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Barsh in 1956 was 60, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barsh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barsh 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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