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Barraz Family History

Barraz 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, Barras, Barraza, Barre, Barr, Barrow, Bara, Barak, Barca

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Where is the Barraz family from?

You can see how Barraz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barraz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Barraz family living in Arizona. This was about 17% of all the recorded Barraz's in USA. Arizona and 5 other states had the highest population of Barraz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barraz 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 Barraz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Labor
    100%

What Barraz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Barraz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barraz 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Barraz. 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 7 military records available for the last name Barraz. For the veterans among your Barraz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barraz lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Barraz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Barraz in 1975 was 61, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barraz 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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