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Barrad Family History

Barrad 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: Barra, Barad, Barras, Barrand, Bard, Barre, Barr, Barrow, Bara, Barak

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Where is the Barrad family from?

You can see how Barrad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barrad family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Barrad families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Barrad families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Barrad's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Barrad families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barrad 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 136 census records available for the last name Barrad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barrad 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Barrad. 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 Barrad. For the veterans among your Barrad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barrad lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Barrad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Barrad in 1967 was 66, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barrad 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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