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Barut Family History

Barut Surname Meaning

Polish: adaptation of German Baruth or from a pet form of the personal name Bartłomiej from Latin Bartholomaeus (see Bartholomew). It is mainly used in southern part of Poland especially in Bielsko-Biała and Żywiec counties in Silesian Voivodeship and Krosno County in Podkarpackie Voivodeship.

Slovak: from a pet form of the personal name Bartolomej from Latin Bartholomaeus (see Bartholomew).

Turkish: nickname from barut ‘gunpowder’ figuratively ‘hot-tempered man’.

Filipino: unexplained.

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


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You can see how Barut families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barut family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Barut families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Barut families living in Lancashire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Barut's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Barut families in 1891.
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What did your Barut ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barut. 100% of Barut men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Barut women worked as a New Worker.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 540 census records available for the last name Barut. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barut 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 433 immigration records available for the last name Barut. 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 60 military records available for the last name Barut. For the veterans among your Barut ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barut lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Barut life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Barut in 1960 was 72, and 81 in 2003.

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