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Barzilay Family History

Barzilay 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: Barclay, Bailey, Barley, Barlas, Barcia, Tarzia, Bartley, Bardsley

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Where is the Barzilay family from?

You can see how Barzilay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barzilay family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Barzilay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Barzilay families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Barzilay's in USA. New York had the highest population of Barzilay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barzilay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barzilay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Diamond Cutter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barzilay. 43% of Barzilay men worked as a Diamond Cutter. .

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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

  • Diamond Cutter
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Cutter
    29%
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What Barzilay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 816 census records available for the last name Barzilay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barzilay 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Barzilay. 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 51 military records available for the last name Barzilay. For the veterans among your Barzilay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barzilay lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Barzilay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Barzilay in 1964 was 84, and 72 in 2003.

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