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Baraby Family History

Baraby 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: Barnaby, Barany, Barby, Darby, Bara, Barak, Barley, Barsky, Barba

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Where is the Baraby family from?

You can see how Baraby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baraby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Baraby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Baraby families living in Kent. This was about 27% of all the recorded Baraby's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Baraby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baraby 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 Baraby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baraby. 34% of Baraby men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Baraby women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baraby were Truck Driver and Laundress.

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Laundress
    50%

What Baraby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Baraby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baraby 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Baraby. 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 148 military records available for the last name Baraby. For the veterans among your Baraby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baraby lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Baraby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Baraby in 1967 was 71, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baraby 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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