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Barshafsky Family History

Barshafsky 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: Warshawsky, Barsky, Borofsky, Marshak, Olshansky, Lashinsky, Baranski

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Where is the Barshafsky family from?

You can see how Barshafsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barshafsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Barshafsky family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Barshafsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Barshafsky families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Barshafsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barshafsky 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Barshafsky. 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 7 military records available for the last name Barshafsky. For the veterans among your Barshafsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barshafsky lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Barshafsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Barshafsky in 1970 was 53, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barshafsky 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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