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Baraboo Family History

Baraboo Surname 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: Barabas, Barbo, Bartoo, Baron, Barrow, Barco, Bara, Barak, Balaban

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Where is the Baraboo family from?

You can see how Baraboo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baraboo family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Baraboo families living in Wisconsin. This was about 87% of all the recorded Baraboo's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Baraboo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baraboo 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 Baraboo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Baraboo. 100% of Baraboo men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Baraboo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Baraboo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baraboo 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 immigration records available for the last name Baraboo. 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 7 military records available for the last name Baraboo. For the veterans among your Baraboo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baraboo lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Baraboo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Baraboo in 1974 was 90, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Baraboo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baraboo 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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