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Barasch Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Barash .

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


Similar surnames: Barach, Barash, Rasch, Brach, Karch, Barish, Baasch, Karash, Karsch

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Where is the Barasch family from?

You can see how Barasch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barasch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Barasch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Barasch families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Barasch's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Barasch families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barasch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barasch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barasch. 25% of Barasch men worked as a Salesman and 24% of Barasch women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barasch were Manager and Housewife. .

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Bookkeeper
    24%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barasch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barasch 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Barasch. 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 325 military records available for the last name Barasch. For the veterans among your Barasch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barasch lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Barasch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Barasch in 1959 was 42, and 82 in 2004.

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