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Barsheff Family History

Barsheff 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: Barthe, Sheff, Borsheim, Karhoff, Barsness, Benshoff, Bartholf

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Where is the Barsheff family from?

You can see how Barsheff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barsheff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Barsheff family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Barsheff's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Barsheff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barsheff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barsheff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barsheff. 100% of Barsheff men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Barsheff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barsheff 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Barsheff. 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 2 military records available for the last name Barsheff. For the veterans among your Barsheff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barsheff lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1999, in the United States, Barsheff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Barsheff in 1985 was 66, and 75 in 1999.

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