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Barshay Family History

Barshay 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: Barsky, Barham, Bagshaw, Marshak, Basham, Barstad, Barclay, Barbay

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Where is the Barshay family from?

You can see how Barshay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barshay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Barshay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Barshay family living in Devon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Barshay's in United Kingdom. Devon and 2 other counties had the highest population of Barshay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barshay 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 Barshay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barshay. 25% of Barshay men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Barshay women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barshay were Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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
    25%
  • Lawyer
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Barshay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 529 census records available for the last name Barshay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barshay 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Barshay. 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 87 military records available for the last name Barshay. For the veterans among your Barshay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barshay lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Barshay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Barshay in 1967 was 77, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barshay 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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