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Barar Family History

Barar 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: Barr, Bara, Barak, Baran, Baar, Barad, Baral, Bazar, Bahar, Brar

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Where is the Barar family from?

You can see how Barar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Barar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Barar families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Barar's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Barar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barar 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 Barar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barar. 50% of Barar 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
    50%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Tool Maker
    25%

What Barar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Barar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barar 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Barar. 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 33 military records available for the last name Barar. For the veterans among your Barar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barar lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Barar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Barar in 1967 was 81, and 77 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barar 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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