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Baraff Family History

Baraff 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: Braff, Bara, Barak, Karaffa, Graff, Baran, Barash, Barath, Barad

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Where is the Baraff family from?

You can see how Baraff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baraff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Baraff families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Baraff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Baraff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baraff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Baraff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baraff 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Baraff. 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 18 military records available for the last name Baraff. For the veterans among your Baraff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baraff lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Baraff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Baraff in 1965 was 68, and 63 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baraff 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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