Barsch Family History

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Barsch Name Meaning

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 ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Harsch, Marsch, Bausch, Karsch, Bursch, Fersch, Barch, Dausch, Larch

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Barsch Family Origin

Where is the Barsch family from?

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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 the 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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Barsch Family Occupations

What did your Barsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, a less common occupation for the Barsch family was Blacksmith. Farmer, Laborer and Shoemaker were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Barsch. The most common Barsch occupation in the USA was Farmer. 32% of Barsch's were Farmers.

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  • Farmer

    32%

  • Laborer

    16%

  • Shoemaker

    11%

  • Blacksmith

    5%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Barsch ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Barsch Historical Records

What Barsch family records will you find?

Census Record

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 List

There are 642 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 Card

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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Barsch Life Expectancy

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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