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Baruka Family History

Baruka 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: Bara, Barak, Barca, Barsky, Barna, Barba, Bark, Barra, Barcia, Berka

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Where is the Baruka family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baruka 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 Baruka ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Buttonhole Sewing
    100%

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Baruka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baruka 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 Baruka. 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 17 military records available for the last name Baruka. For the veterans among your Baruka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baruka lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Baruka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Baruka in 1977 was 75, and 83 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baruka 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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