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Baret Family History

Baret Surname Meaning

French: derivative of the ancient Germanic personal name Baro from ber(o) ‘bear’. Variant of Barret. Compare Barrette.

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


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Where is the Baret family from?

You can see how Baret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baret family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Baret families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Baret family living in Channel Islands. This was about 50% of all the recorded Baret's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Baret families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baret 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 Baret ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baret. 53% of Baret men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Baret women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baret were Repairman and Secretary.

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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%
  • Electrician
    12%
  • Draftsman
    12%
  • Repairman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Baret family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Baret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baret 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 454 immigration records available for the last name Baret. 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 190 military records available for the last name Baret. For the veterans among your Baret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baret lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Baret life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Baret in 1963 was 72, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baret 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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