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Baretz Family History

Baretz 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: Bartz, Baratz, Bretz, Baetz, Aretz, Brett, Barrett, Martz, Britz

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Where is the Baretz family from?

You can see how Baretz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baretz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Baretz families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Baretz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Baretz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baretz 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 Baretz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesgirl was the top reported job for people in the USA named Baretz. 100% of Baretz women worked as a Salesgirl.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    100%

What Baretz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Baretz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baretz 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Baretz. 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 25 military records available for the last name Baretz. For the veterans among your Baretz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baretz lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Baretz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Baretz in 1972 was 83, and 65 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Baretz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baretz 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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