Barnish Family History

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Barnish Name Meaning

English: nickname from Old French barnage, a contraction of baronage, a term denoting the attributes of a baron, namely courage, fortitude, etc.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Barnes, Parrish, Barnick, Baris, Harnisch, Cornish, Bayliss, Bernick

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Barnish Family Origin

Where is the Barnish family from?

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You can see how Barnish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barnish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Barnish families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1880 there were 12 Barnish families living in Wisconsin. This was about 55% of all the recorded Barnish's in the USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Barnish families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barnish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Barnish Family Occupations

What did your Barnish ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, a less common occupation for the Barnish family was Keeping House. The most common Barnish occupation in the USA was Cigar Maker. 25% of Barnish's were Cigar Makers. Cigar Maker, Farmer and Foreman File Works were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Barnish.

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  • Cigar Maker

    25%

  • Farmer

    25%

  • Foreman File Works

    25%

  • Keeping House

    25%

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

Barnish Historical Records

What Barnish family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Barnish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnish census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Barnish. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Barnish. For the veterans among your Barnish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Barnish Life Expectancy

What is the average Barnish lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Barnish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Barnish in 1958 was 52, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barnish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barnish ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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