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Barad Family History

Barad Surname Meaning

Indian (Gujarat): Brahmin name of unexplained etymology.

Indian (Punjab): variant of Brar.

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): acronymic surname from the first letters of the Hebrew patronymic phrase Ben Rabi David ‘son of Rabbi David’.

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


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Where is the Barad family from?

You can see how Barad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barad family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Barad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Barad families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Barad's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Barad families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barad 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 Barad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barad. 20% of Barad men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Barad women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barad were Laborer and Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Owner Manager
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Barad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barad 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 557 immigration records available for the last name Barad. 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 152 military records available for the last name Barad. For the veterans among your Barad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barad lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Barad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Barad in 1958 was 46, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barad 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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