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Baral Family History

Baral Surname Meaning

Indian (West Bengal) and Bangladeshi: Swarnabonik name of unexplained etymology traditionally borne in a community of gold merchants.

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


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Where is the Baral family from?

You can see how Baral families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baral family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Baral families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Baral families living in Berkshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Baral's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Baral families in 1891.
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What did your Baral ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baral. 31% of Baral men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Baral women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baral were Machinist and Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Machinist
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Baral family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Baral. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baral 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 554 immigration records available for the last name Baral. 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 287 military records available for the last name Baral. For the veterans among your Baral ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baral lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Baral life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Baral in 1951 was 52, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baral 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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