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Barakat Name Meaning

Arabic (mainly Egypt and the Levant): from a personal name based on Arabic barakāt ‘blessings good fortune prosperity’ also found in combinations such as Barakātullāh ‘blessings of God’. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Arafat, Narayan, Barabas, Sarkar, Barak, Bratt, Barnas, Barrett

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Where is the Barakat family from?

You can see how Barakat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barakat family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Barakat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Barakat families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 30% of all the recorded Barakat's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Barakat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barakat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barakat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barakat. 60% of Barakat men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    60%
  • Roller
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barakat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barakat 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Barakat. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 144 military records available for the last name Barakat. For the veterans among your Barakat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barakat lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Barakat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Barakat in 1951 was 60, and 70 in 2004.

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