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Barnish Family History

Barnish Name Meaning

English (Lancashire): nickname from Old French barnage a shortening of baronage a term denoting the attributes of a baron namely courage fortitude etc.

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


Similar surnames: Barnes, Parrish, Barnick, Baris, Harnisch, Cornish, Bayliss, Bernick

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Where is the Barnish family from?

You can see how Barnish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barnish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Barnish families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 125 Barnish families living in Lancashire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Barnish's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Barnish families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barnish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barnish ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Barnish. 100% of Barnish men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 76% of Barnish women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    5%
  • House Keeper
    5%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Barnish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnish 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Barnish. 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 671 military records available for the last name Barnish. For the veterans among your Barnish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barnish lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Barnish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Barnish in 1958 was 52, and 85 in 2004.

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