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Barowsky Family History

Barowsky 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: Borowsky, Barsky, Brodsky, Borowski, Borofsky, Bakowski, Badowski

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Where is the Barowsky family from?

You can see how Barowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barowsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Barowsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Barowsky families living in Illinois. This was about 92% of all the recorded Barowsky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Barowsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barowsky 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 Barowsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barowsky. 38% of Barowsky men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Barowsky women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barowsky were Clerk and New Worker.

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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

  • Salesman
    38%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Barowsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barowsky 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 548 immigration records available for the last name Barowsky. 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 210 military records available for the last name Barowsky. For the veterans among your Barowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barowsky lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Barowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Barowsky in 1962 was 73, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barowsky 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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