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Baraks Family History

Baraks 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: Barak, Barks, Barnes, Bara, Karas, Banks, Brake, Maras, Barlas, Baros

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Where is the Baraks family from?

You can see how Baraks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baraks family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Baraks families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Baraks's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Baraks families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baraks 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 Baraks ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Baraks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baraks 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Baraks. 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 14 military records available for the last name Baraks. For the veterans among your Baraks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baraks lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Baraks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Baraks in 1966 was 72, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baraks 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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