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Baref Family History

Baref 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: Bares, Bare, Baron, Bard, Barre, Borel, Baker, Hare, Barr, Barnes

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Where is the Baref family from?

You can see how Baref families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baref family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Baref families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Baref family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Baref's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Baref families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baref 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 15 census records available for the last name Baref. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baref 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Baref. 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 6 military records available for the last name Baref. For the veterans among your Baref ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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