Barakat Family History

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Barakat Name Meaning

Muslim (widespread, especially in Egypt, Iran, Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh): from a personal name based on Arabic barakat ‘blessings’, ‘good fortune’, ‘prosperity’, often found in combinations such as Barakat-ullah ‘blessings of Allah’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Arafat, Narayan, Barabas, Sarkar, Barak, Bratt, Barnas, Barrett

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Barakat Family Origin

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You can see how Barakat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barakat family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Barakat families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Barakat families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 30% of all the recorded Barakat's in the USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Barakat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barakat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Barakat Family Occupations

What did your Barakat ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Barakat ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Barakat Historical Records

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Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Barakat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barakat census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Barakat. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Barakat. For the veterans among your Barakat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Barakat Life Expectancy

What is the average Barakat lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Barakat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Barakat in 1951 was 60, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barakat 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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