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Barrish Family History

Barrish Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Barish . Possibly also an Americanized form of German Behrisch (see Berish ).

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


Similar surnames: Baris, Larish, Barish, Gerrish, Berish, Borish, Burriss, Barsh

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Where is the Barrish family from?

You can see how Barrish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barrish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barrish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Barrish families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Barrish's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Barrish families in 1891.
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What did your Barrish ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Barrish. 100% of Barrish women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Barrish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barrish 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Barrish. 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 265 military records available for the last name Barrish. For the veterans among your Barrish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barrish lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Barrish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Barrish in 1955 was 53, and 72 in 2004.

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