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Barish Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): acronymic surname from the first letters of Hebrew ben rabi ‘son of rabbi’ and of a compound male personal name whose parts begin with I- and Sh- e.g. Isaac Shimon; see also Brill . In some cases possibly also an Americanized form of Turkish Barış (see Baris ).

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


Similar surnames: Barash, Barich, Larish, Baris, Boris, Borish, Berish, Barrish, Brisk

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Where is the Barish family from?

You can see how Barish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Barish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Barish families living in Yorkshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Barish's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Barish families in 1891.
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What did your Barish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barish. 25% of Barish men worked as a Salesman and 12% of Barish women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barish were Miner and Stenographer. .

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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%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Miner
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Stenographer
    9%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Barish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barish 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 890 immigration records available for the last name Barish. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 489 military records available for the last name Barish. For the veterans among your Barish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barish lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Barish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Barish in 1958 was 41, and 89 in 2004.

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