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Barshop Family History

Barshop 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: Bishop, Burhop, Barstow, Barthol, Barson, Barsh, Bashor, Baron

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Where is the Barshop family from?

You can see how Barshop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barshop family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Barshop families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 6 Barshop families living in New York. This was about 22% of all the recorded Barshop's in USA. New York had the highest population of Barshop families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barshop surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barshop ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barshop. 47% of Barshop men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Barshop women worked as a Typist. .

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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
    47%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 660 census records available for the last name Barshop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barshop 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Barshop. 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 68 military records available for the last name Barshop. For the veterans among your Barshop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barshop lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Barshop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Barshop in 1958 was 54, and 74 in 2004.

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