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Barrah Family History

Barrah Surname Meaning

perhaps a variant of Barrow.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Barrah family from?

You can see how Barrah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barrah family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Barrah families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Barrah families living in Pembrokeshire. This was about 69% of all the recorded Barrah's in United Kingdom. Pembrokeshire had the highest population of Barrah families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barrah 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 Barrah ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer (heavy Worker) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Barrah. 100% of Barrah men worked as a Farmer (heavy Worker) and 89% of Barrah women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer (heavy Worker)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Seeking Work
    12%

What Barrah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 868 census records available for the last name Barrah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barrah 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Barrah. 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 31 military records available for the last name Barrah. For the veterans among your Barrah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barrah lifespan?

Average Barrah life expectancy in 1987 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barrah 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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