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Barski Name Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Ukraine): habitational name for someone from the city of Bar now in Ukraine (see Barsky ). In some cases this is also a variant transliteration of Ukrainian Barsky a cognate of 1 above.

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


Similar surnames: Barsky, Borski, Gurski, Barnoski, Baskin, Barko, Bark, Bilski, Barke

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Where is the Barski family from?

You can see how Barski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barski family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Barski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Barski families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Barski's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Barski families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barski ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Barski. 67% of Barski men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barski 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 656 immigration records available for the last name Barski. 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 235 military records available for the last name Barski. For the veterans among your Barski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barski lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Barski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Barski in 1950 was 50, and 64 in 2004.

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