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Barnash Family History

Barnash 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: Barash, Barnish, Barnas, Barbash, Barnes, Barlas, Barna, Barnaby

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Where is the Barnash family from?

You can see how Barnash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barnash family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Barnash families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Barnash families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Barnash's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Barnash families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barnash 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 Barnash ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barnash. 58% of Barnash men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Miner
    43%

What Barnash family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 282 census records available for the last name Barnash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnash 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Barnash. 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 42 military records available for the last name Barnash. For the veterans among your Barnash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barnash lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Barnash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Barnash in 1960 was 47, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barnash 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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