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Barofsky Family History

Barofsky Name 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: Borofsky, Barsky, Brodsky, Borowsky, Barnosky, Yanofsky, Brosky

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Where is the Barofsky family from?

You can see how Barofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barofsky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Barofsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Barofsky families living in Iowa. This was about 72% of all the recorded Barofsky's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Barofsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barofsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barofsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Sewer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barofsky. 24% of Barofsky men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Barofsky women worked as a Sewer. .

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barofsky 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Barofsky. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 71 military records available for the last name Barofsky. For the veterans among your Barofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barofsky lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Barofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Barofsky in 1960 was 56, and 57 in 2004.

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