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Baraf Family History

Baraf 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: Bara, Barak, Baran, Barad, Baral, Saraf, Baron, Bard, Barre, Graf

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Where is the Baraf family from?

You can see how Baraf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baraf family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Baraf family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Baraf's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Baraf families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baraf 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 34 census records available for the last name Baraf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baraf 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Baraf. 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 6 military records available for the last name Baraf. For the veterans among your Baraf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baraf lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Baraf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Baraf in 1980 was 65, and 65 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baraf 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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