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Barraban Family History

Barraban 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: Barragan, Balaban, Barabas, Barnaba, Barraza, Garrahan, Narayan

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Where is the Barraban family from?

You can see how Barraban families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barraban family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Barraban family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Barraban's in USA. New York had the highest population of Barraban families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barraban 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 4 census records available for the last name Barraban. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barraban 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Barraban. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Barraban. For the veterans among your Barraban ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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