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Baraka Family History

Baraka 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: Barak, Barakat, Bara, Barca, Brake, Arata, Barbara, Barsky, Barna

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Where is the Baraka family from?

You can see how Baraka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baraka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Baraka family living in Indiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Baraka's in USA. Indiana and 3 other states had the highest population of Baraka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baraka 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 118 census records available for the last name Baraka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baraka 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Baraka. 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 72 military records available for the last name Baraka. For the veterans among your Baraka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baraka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Baraka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Baraka in 1963 was 70, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baraka 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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