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Barshefsky Family History

Barshefsky 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, Zaretsky, Borofsky, Barsness, Lashinsky, Marhefka

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Where is the Barshefsky family from?

You can see how Barshefsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barshefsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Barshefsky families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Barshefsky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Barshefsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barshefsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Barshefsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barshefsky 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Barshefsky. 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 10 military records available for the last name Barshefsky. For the veterans among your Barshefsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barshefsky lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1995, in the United States, Barshefsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Barshefsky in 1988 was 71, and 83 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barshefsky 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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