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Barst Family History

Barst 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: Borst, Baust, Barsi, Bart, Bast, Burst, Karst, Barse, Bakst, Barss

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Where is the Barst family from?

You can see how Barst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barst family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Barst families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Barst's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Barst families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Barst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barst. 27% of Barst men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Barst women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barst were Labor and Nurse. .

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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
    27%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • General Housework
    20%
  • Nurse
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barst 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Barst. 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 381 military records available for the last name Barst. For the veterans among your Barst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barst lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Barst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Barst in 1963 was 65, and 68 in 2004.

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