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Baraga Family History

Baraga 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: Braga, Barga, Bara, Barak, Barca, Arata, Barbara, Barna, Araya, Barba

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Where is the Baraga family from?

You can see how Baraga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baraga family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Baraga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Baraga families living in Manitoba. This was about 75% of all the recorded Baraga's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Baraga families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baraga 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 Baraga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Baraga. 53% of Baraga men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    53%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Janitor
    11%

What Baraga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 733 census records available for the last name Baraga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baraga 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Baraga. 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 133 military records available for the last name Baraga. For the veterans among your Baraga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baraga lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Baraga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Baraga in 1965 was 75, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Baraga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baraga 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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