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Baruh Family History

Baruh 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: Baruch, Barch, Barth, Baruth, Barsh, Baron, Bard, Barre, Barr, Balch

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Where is the Baruh family from?

You can see how Baruh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baruh family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Baruh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Baruh families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Baruh's in USA. California had the highest population of Baruh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baruh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baruh ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beautist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Baruh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baruh 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Baruh. 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 12 military records available for the last name Baruh. For the veterans among your Baruh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baruh lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Baruh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Baruh in 1968 was 72, and 92 in 2003.

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