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Barabe Family History

Barabe Surname Meaning

French (Barabé; mainly Seine-Maritime): from a French form of the Biblical personal name Barabbas (see Barabas).

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


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Where is the Barabe family from?

You can see how Barabe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barabe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Barabe families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 11 Barabe families living in Warwickshire. This was about 79% of all the recorded Barabe's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Barabe families in 1891.
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What did your Barabe ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Barabe. 30% of Barabe men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    30%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Journalier
    18%
  • Cultivateur
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Barabe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barabe 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 870 immigration records available for the last name Barabe. 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 79 military records available for the last name Barabe. For the veterans among your Barabe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barabe lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Barabe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Barabe in 1949 was 45, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barabe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barabe 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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