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Barshak Family History

Barshak 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: Marshak, Barak, Barham, Bagshaw, Basham, Barstad, Barczak, Arshad

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Where is the Barshak family from?

You can see how Barshak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barshak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Barshak families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Barshak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Barshak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barshak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barshak ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Barshak ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Barshak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barshak 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Barshak. 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 25 military records available for the last name Barshak. For the veterans among your Barshak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barshak lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Barshak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Barshak in 1967 was 82, and 67 in 2003.

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