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Barlak Family History

Barlak 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, Barlas, Bartak, Bara, Barley, Barca, Balan, Bala, Barlow

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Where is the Barlak family from?

You can see how Barlak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barlak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Barlak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Barlak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Barlak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Barlak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barlak 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 Barlak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barlak. 64% of Barlak 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
    64%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Miner
    19%

What Barlak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Barlak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barlak 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Barlak. 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 53 military records available for the last name Barlak. For the veterans among your Barlak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barlak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Barlak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Barlak in 1965 was 68, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barlak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barlak 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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