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Barofsky Family History

Barofsky Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Borofsky, Barsky, Brodsky, Borowsky, Barnosky, Yanofsky, Brosky

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Where is the Barofsky family from?

You can see how Barofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barofsky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Barofsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Barofsky families living in Iowa. This was about 72% of all the recorded Barofsky's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Barofsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barofsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Barofsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Boot Repairer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Barofsky. 100% of Barofsky men worked as a Boot Repairer.

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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 1939

  • Boot Repairer
    100%

What Barofsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barofsky 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Barofsky. 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 71 military records available for the last name Barofsky. For the veterans among your Barofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barofsky lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Barofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Barofsky in 1960 was 56, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barofsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barofsky ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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