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Baras Family History

Baras Name 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, Karas, Maras, Barlas, Baros, Barbas, Bras, Buras, Baris

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Where is the Baras family from?

You can see how Baras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baras family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Baras families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Baras family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Baras's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Baras families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baras 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 Baras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Store Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baras. 33% of Baras men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Baras women worked as a Store Keeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baras were Clerk and Bookkeeper. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Cement Block
    8%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Store Keeper
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Baras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baras 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Baras. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 227 military records available for the last name Baras. For the veterans among your Baras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baras lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Baras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Baras in 1963 was 73, and 84 in 2004.

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