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Barshinger Family History

Barshinger Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of Swiss German Bertschinger a habitational name from a place called Bertschikon near Winterthur (canton Zurich).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Barshinger family from?

You can see how Barshinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barshinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Barshinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Barshinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Barshinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Barshinger families in 1840.
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What did your Barshinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cigar Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barshinger. 32% of Barshinger men worked as a Farmer and 56% of Barshinger women worked as a Cigar Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barshinger were Cabinet Maker and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Cabinet Maker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cigar Maker
    56%
  • Seamstress
    23%
  • Maid
    23%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 30 immigration records available for the last name Barshinger. 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 170 military records available for the last name Barshinger. For the veterans among your Barshinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barshinger lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Barshinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Barshinger in 1948 was 47, and 63 in 2003.

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